Bid guide
How to bid on Full Food Service for Vermont Army National Guard
What the agency is buying
The Vermont Army National Guard needs a contractor to provide full food services for Basic Leader Course (BLC) classes at the 124th Regional Training Institute, Lafayette Building 10, Camp Johnson, Colchester, Vermont. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a two-year ordering period, from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2028.
The contract covers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bagged meals. The minimum guarantee is 200 meals, with a maximum capacity of 65,000 meals, and a total contract value ceiling of $990,000. This is a 100% small business set-aside, making it a significant opportunity for eligible firms.
Key dates and deadlines
This solicitation was published on August 4, 2026. All questions regarding this requirement must be submitted through the PIEE Solicitation Module by August 27, 2026. Quotes are due by September 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT. Quotes must remain valid for 60 days.
The IDIQ contract will be awarded after October 1, 2026, which is the start of Fiscal Year 2027. The first minimum task order will be released immediately after the contract award. Subsequent task orders for BLC training classes will be released at least 14 days before the class starts.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is ideal for small businesses specializing in food service contracting (NAICS Code 722310). The contract requires comprehensive food service operations, including management, supervision, certified personnel, food products, supplies, preparation, serving, and sanitation.
Vendors should have experience with performance-based service acquisitions and be capable of adhering to strict food safety, nutritional, and menu compliance standards, including TB MED 530 (Tri-Service Food Code) and FDA Food Code guidelines. Experience with large-scale meal provision, up to 7,000 meals per task order, is also relevant.
How to respond
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All questions and quotes must be submitted electronically through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module. Ensure your submission is complete and adheres to all specified requirements by the September 3, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT deadline.
Tips for a competitive response
Carefully review the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and all referenced codes, such as TB MED 530 and the FDA Food Code, to ensure your proposal demonstrates full compliance. Highlight your firm's experience with similar large-scale, performance-based food service contracts.
Provide a detailed breakdown of your proposed pricing per meal, ensuring it is fully burdened and firm-fixed-price. Emphasize your ability to meet the minimum and maximum meal quantities for both the overall contract and individual task orders. Clearly outline your staffing plan, including how you will ensure supervisors have current ServSafe Manager certifications and non-supervisory staff receive required food safety training.
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