How to bid on 120th RSG Catered Meal Services at Ft. Devens, MA

What the agency is buying

The Department of Defense, specifically the 120th RSG, needs catered meal services for approximately 81 Soldiers. This service is for an 11-day training event scheduled from October 16 to October 25, 2026, at the Dining Facility, Devens Reserve Forces Training Area in Devens, Massachusetts.

The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control to deliver the catered meals as specified in the performance work statement. This is a firm-fixed-price purchase order, and the solicitation is entirely set aside for small businesses.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on August 04, 2026. If you have questions about this Request for Quote (RFQ), they must be submitted in writing via email by August 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

The final deadline for submitting your quote is August 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. Quotes must be emailed by this deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for small businesses in the facilities or food service category. Specifically, firms with experience in catering for groups, especially in a military or institutional setting, would be well-suited.

The work involves providing meals for a specific number of personnel over a defined period at a fixed location, making it ideal for caterers or food service providers capable of managing such an event.

How to respond

To access the full solicitation details and documents, you will need to view the original source on the portal. You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always required.

All quotes must be submitted via email. Your submission must include a completed SF 1449 form and a separate technical proposal. Ensure your email is sent to both the Contract Specialist, Daniel S. Bibeau, at [email protected] and the Contracting Officer, Darlene Howes, at [email protected].

Tips for preparing a competitive response

The government intends to award a single purchase order based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer. This means your price is critical, but your technical proposal must meet all requirements. Ensure your initial offer contains your best terms from both a price and technical standpoint, as the government may award without discussions.

Carefully review the Performance Work Statement (PWS), especially section 5, to understand all meal requirements. Your technical proposal should clearly demonstrate how you will meet each of these requirements. Also, be aware that the Service Contract Act applies, and the specified wage determination (2015-4055 – Rev. No 36 – Dated 6-25-26) must be incorporated into your planning.

Promptly notify the Contracting Officer of any problems or ambiguities in the RFQ. It is preferred to submit only one set of questions. Remember to monitor SAM.gov for any amendments to the solicitation, as failure to acknowledge an amendment may result in your offer being considered unacceptable.