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DFAC Food Service Support - Salina Kansas

Solicitation numberW912JC26QA006

DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE ARMY · W7M9 USPFO ACTIVITY KS ARNG

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Response deadlineSep 8, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC
Deadline status5 days remaining
PostedAug 10, 2026
Record refreshedSep 2, 2026
Place of performanceSalina, KS, 67401, United States

Opportunity summary

Source-cited

This is a Request for Quote for full Food Service operations support at the DFAC in Salina, Kansas, requiring approximately 113,000 meals annually. The contract is a 100% Small Business Set Aside, with a response deadline of September 8, 2026. [3]

Key points

  • Procurement is for DFAC Food Services support in Salina, KS. [3]
  • Evaluation considers technical capability, past performance, and price. [2]

Watch items

  • Verify deadlines, amendments, and submission instructions in the cited source before responding. [1]

Sources

  1. PWS+Salina+DFAC+20260730.pdfOctober 2022 IDT – Inactive Duty Training IS – Information system KO – Contracting Officer KSARNG – KS Army National Guard KSRTI – KS Regional Training Institute LOA – Line of Accounting LOGPAC – Logistics Package (Cambro Container) MFR – Memorandum for Record MIPR – Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request NCIC-II – National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification NFPA – National Fire Protection Agency NLT – No Later than OCI – Organizational Conflict of Interest OCR – Officer of Coordinating Responsibility OCS – Officer Candidate School OPSEC – Operational Security OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration POP – Period of Performance PRS – Performance Requirements
  2. Solicitation+-+W912JC26QA006.pdfThe government will evaluate quotes based on the following evaluation criteria: (1) Technical capability w/sub-factors a.
  3. Official SAM.gov noticeSet-aside: Small Business Set Aside - Total

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October 2022 IDT – Inactive Duty Training IS – Information system KO – Contracting Officer KSARNG – KS Army National Guard KSRTI – KS Regional Training Institute LOA – Line of Accounting LOGPAC – Logistics Package (Cambro Container) MFR – Memorandum for Record MIPR – Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request NCIC-II – National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification NFPA – National Fire Protection Agency NLT – No Later than OCI – Organizational Conflict of Interest OCR – Officer of Coordinating Responsibility OCS – Officer Candidate School OPSEC – Operational Security OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration POP – Period of Performance PRS – Performance Requirements Summary PWS – Performance Work Statement QA – Quality Assurance QASP – Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC – Quality Control QCP – Quality Control Program SDS – Safety Data Sheets SOP – Standard Operating Procedure TARP – Threat Awareness and Reporting Program TASS – Trusted Associated Sponsorship System TM – Technical Manual TSDB – Terrorist Screening Database US – United States USARCENT – US Army Central USDA – United States Department of Agriculture USPFO – United States Property and Fiscal Office VET – Veterinary 3.0 Government Furnished Property, Material, Equipment and Services (GFP/M/E/S): The Government will provide the property, material, equipment, and/or services listed below solely for the purpose of performance under this contract: 3.1 Property: The Government will furnish the necessary workspace for the contractor to perform services outlined in this PWS.

Scope

During the phase in period, the contractor shall become familiar with performance requirements to commence full performance of services on the contract start date.

Deliverables

October 2022 TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2 Deliverables Schedule PWS Reference/ Deliverable Title Frequency Number of Copies Medium Format Submit To: 1.4.1 Quality Control Plan Provided within 10 days after the award of the contract 1 Electronic Submission COR/KO 1.4.5 Installation Access and Security Requirements Provided within 48hrs of the contract award, or within 48 hrs. of new hire before their start date 1 Electronic Submission COR/KO 1.4.5.4 AT Level 1 Awareness Training Certificates Document and provide certificates available within 30 days after completion of training 1 Available upon request – then electronically COR 1.4.5.5 iWatch Training Certificates Document and have certificates available with 30 days of new employee starting, and no later than 30 days after contract awarded 1 Available upon request – then electronically COR 1.4.5.6 OPSEC Training Certificates Complete training within 30 days of new employee reporting.

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SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL SERVICES General information Document Type: Solicitation Solicitation Number: W912JC26QA006 Response Date: September 8,2026 Product Classification Code: S203 Food Services Set Aside: 100% Small Business concern NAICS Code: 722310 Food Service Contractors Contracting Office Address USPFO for Kansas 2737 S Kansas Avenue Topeka KS 66611 Administrative Details: This is a solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the standards {RFO} Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.201-1, "Simplified Procedures" as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation (W912JC-26-Q-A006) is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through guidance publish in the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) as of published version effective 17 April 2026 Notice of Set-aside: The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 722310 Food Service Contractors, with a small business size standard of $47 Million. In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 19.104-1(a) this procurement is a 100% set-aside for Small Businesses. The USPFO for Kansas intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract. Contracting Office: USPFO for Kansas (W912JC) 2737 S Kansas Avenue Topeka Kansas 66611 Government Points of Contact: Contracting Officer: Vernon L. Verschelden; vernon.l.verschelden.civ@army.mil and Contract Specialist: James D. Sparkes; james.d.sparkes.civ@army.mil Site Visit: August 26, 2026 02:00PMCST Inquiries Due: September 2 ,2026 05:00PMCST Solicitation Closes: September 8,2026 05:00PMCST Submit inquiries and solicitations to Contract Specialist: James D. Sparkes; james.d.sparkes.civ@army.mil This is requirement is for DFAC Food Services please see details and information provided below. Requirement Overview This is a requirement for Full Food Service operations support for the Dining Facility (DFAC) located at the Kansas Regional Training Institute (KSRTI) in Salina Kansas. KSRTI is owned by the State of Kansas. The DFAC provides meals for Subsistence-in-Kind (SIK) Soldiers and Non-SIK personnel. The role of this dining facility is providing quality meals to Soldiers and civilians conducting training activities, attending training courses, and operating in various locations overseen by the Kansas National Guard (KSNG). In addition to traditional cafeteria style food services this facility prepares meals for pick up (by requesting unit) that will be served in remote feeding sites. These meals by request may be hot meals or boxed meals. It will be essential for the contractor to effectively and efficiently manage headcount and status of patrons. Volume of patrons expected: Estimate only, not a guarantee of actual volume. Determined from average historic patron volume. ITEM NAME ANNUAL ESTIMATED QUANTITY 1 School house Meal requirement per year 34,800 meals avg 2 IDT Meal Requirement per year 35,700 meals avg 3 Annual Training Meal requirement per year 32,500 meals avg dependent on unit training requirement. 4 Other Military requests (Active Army, Reserves, Marines, Navy) 10,000 meals avg Total: ~113,000 meals annually This requirement requires the issuance of government property. Offerors shall establish and implement a Property Management Plan providing for methods, practices, or procedures for accounting for Government Furnished Property (GFP). A Property Management Plan shall be submitted to the contracting Officer 30 Days After award. Requirement Details can be found in the accompanied Performance Work Statement (PWS) Standards All employees working in performance of this contract shall complete mandatory training requirement ahead of working in any capacity under this contract. Perform all tasks to in meal preparation, serving, and sanitation meeting or exceeding industry standards. Report all required information as to number of meals served, performance, inventory, government property, invoicing related material. Eligibility for consideration of Award: 1. Small business concern. To be considered for award contractor must be a small business concern that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria and size standards in 13 CFR part 121 (see 19.102). Determinations and small business status is managed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) 2. Active SAM.GOV registration:. Must be current as of time of award, and should be renewed annually 3. No exclusion on eligibility: We will only consider responsible contractors, have a debarment, have a suspension or other Governmentwide exclusion initiated under the Nonprocurement Common Rule. 4. Relevant experience in the Food Service industry utilizing NAICS 722310 Food Service Contractors BASIS OF AWARD The basis for award will be based on FAR 12.203. The government will evaluate quotes based on the following evaluation criteria: Technical capability w/sub-factors Subfactor - Capability Statement Subfactor - One Month Menu Subfactor - Experience/Credentials Subfactor - Government Property Management Plan (2) Past Performance (3) Price. The quote that provides the best overall value taking into consideration all three factors will be awarded the contract. The Government intends to award without discussions. How to submit your Quote: Please submit your quotes to james.d.sparkes.civ@army.mil before the cutoff date. There are no additional requirements for submissions. Quotes received after the deadline may not be considered for award. Site visit: A site visit is scheduled for 26 August 2026 at 02:00PMCST. At this time perspective contractor have the opportunity to tour the facility. Any question we ask be submitted digitally before the deadline and will be consolidated and posted on SAM.Gov along with the solicitations posting. Not part of Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) Site Visit: August 26, 2026 02:00PMCST Inquiries Due: September 2 ,2026 05:00PMCST Solicitation Closes: September 8,2026 05:00PMCST Submit inquiries and solicitations to Contract Specialist: James D. Sparkes; james.d.sparkes.civ@army.mil

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Aug 10, 2026 · 5 fields changed
Notice typeSolicitationPresolicitation
Response deadline2026-09-08T22:00:00+00:002026-08-18T10:00:00+00:00
Archive date2026-09-232026-09-02
DescriptionSOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL SERVICES General information Document Type: Solicitation Solicitation Number: W912JC26QA006 Response Date: September 8,2026 Product Classification Code: S203 Food Services Set Aside: 100% Small Business concern NAICS Code: 722310 Food Service Contractors Contracting Office Address USPFO for Kansas 2737 S Kansas Avenue Topeka KS 66611 Administrative Details: This is a solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the standards {RFO} Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.201-1, "Simplified Procedures" as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation (W912JC-26-Q-A006) is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through guidance publish in the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) as of published version effective 17 April 2026 Notice of Set-aside: The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 722310 Food Service Contractors, with a small business size standard of $47 Million. In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 19.104-1(a) this procurement is a 100% set-aside for Small Businesses. The USPFO for Kansas intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract. Contracting Office: USPFO for Kansas (W912JC) 2737 S Kansas Avenue Topeka Kansas 66611 Government Points of Contact: Contracting Officer: Vernon L. Verschelden; vernon.l.verschelden.civ@army.mil and Contract Specialist: James D. Sparkes; james.d.sparkes.civ@army.mil Site Visit: August 26, 2026 02:00PMCST Inquiries Due: September 2 ,2026 05:00PMCST Solicitation Closes: September 8,2026 05:00PMCST Submit inquiries and solicitations to Contract Specialist: James D. Sparkes; james.d.sparkes.civ@army.mil This is requirement is for DFAC Food Services please see details and information provided below. Requirement Overview This is a requirement for Full Food Service operations support for the Dining Facility (DFAC) located at the Kansas Regional Training Institute (KSRTI) in Salina Kansas. KSRTI is owned by the State of Kansas. The DFAC provides meals for Subsistence-in-Kind (SIK) Soldiers and Non-SIK personnel. The role of this dining facility is providing quality meals to Soldiers and civilians conducting training activities, attending training courses, and operating in various locations overseen by the Kansas National Guard (KSNG). In addition to traditional cafeteria style food services this facility prepares meals for pick up (by requesting unit) that will be served in remote feeding sites. These meals by request may be hot meals or boxed meals. It will be essential for the contractor to effectively and efficiently manage headcount and status of patrons. Volume of patrons expected: Estimate only, not a guarantee of actual volume. Determined from average historic patron volume. ITEM NAME ANNUAL ESTIMATED QUANTITY 1 School house Meal requirement per year 34,800 meals avg 2 IDT Meal Requirement per year 35,700 meals avg 3 Annual Training Meal requirement per year 32,500 meals avg dependent on unit training requirement. 4 Other Military requests (Active Army, Reserves, Marines, Navy) 10,000 meals avg Total: ~113,000 meals annually This requirement requires the issuance of government property. Offerors shall establish and implement a Property Management Plan providing for methods, practices, or procedures for accounting for Government Furnished Property (GFP). A Property Management Plan shall be submitted to the contracting Officer 30 Days After award. Requirement Details can be found in the accompanied Performance Work Statement (PWS) Standards All employees working in performance of this contract shall complete mandatory training requirement ahead of working in any capacity under this contract. Perform all tasks to in meal preparation, serving, and sanitation meeting or exceeding industry standards. Report all required information as to number of meals served, performance, inventory, government property, invoicing related material. Eligibility for consideration of Award: 1. Small business concern. To be considered for award contractor must be a small business concern that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria and size standards in 13 CFR part 121 (see 19.102). Determinations and small business status is managed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) 2. Active SAM.GOV registration:. Must be current as of time of award, and should be renewed annually 3. No exclusion on eligibility: We will only consider responsible contractors, have a debarment, have a suspension or other Governmentwide exclusion initiated under the Nonprocurement Common Rule. 4. Relevant experience in the Food Service industry utilizing NAICS 722310 Food Service Contractors BASIS OF AWARD The basis for award will be based on FAR 12.203. The government will evaluate quotes based on the following evaluation criteria: Technical capability w/sub-factors Subfactor - Capability Statement Subfactor - One Month Menu Subfactor - Experience/Credentials Subfactor - Government Property Management Plan (2) Past Performance (3) Price. The quote that provides the best overall value taking into consideration all three factors will be awarded the contract. The Government intends to award without discussions. How to submit your Quote: Please submit your quotes to james.d.sparkes.civ@army.mil before the cutoff date. There are no additional requirements for submissions. Quotes received after the deadline may not be considered for award. Site visit: A site visit is scheduled for 26 August 2026 at 02:00PMCST. At this time perspective contractor have the opportunity to tour the facility. Any question we ask be submitted digitally before the deadline and will be consolidated and posted on SAM.Gov along with the solicitations posting. Not part of Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) Site Visit: August 26, 2026 02:00PMCST Inquiries Due: September 2 ,2026 05:00PMCST Solicitation Closes: September 8,2026 05:00PMCST Submit inquiries and solicitations to Contract Specialist: James D. Sparkes; james.d.sparkes.civ@army.milPre-Solicitation Notice The Kansas Army National Guard will be soliciting Full Food Service operations support for the Dining Facility (DFAC) located at the Kansas Regional Training Institute (KSRTI) in Salina Kansas. The proposed project will be a competitive, firm-fixed price (FFP) Service contract. Requirement: The following information represents the requirement objectives: The scope of this requirement is to furnish all labor, materials, and equipment to perform Full Food Service operations support for the Dining Facility (DFAC) located at the Kansas Regional Training Institute (KSRTI) in Salina Kansas. KSRTI is owned by the State of Kansas. The DFAC provides meals for Subsistence-in-Kind (SIK) Soldiers and Non-SIK personnel. The role of this dining facility is providing quality meals to Soldiers and civilians conducting training activities, attending training courses, and operating in various locations overseen by the Kansas National Guard (KSNG). In addition to traditional cafeteria style food services this facility prepares meals for pick up (by requesting unit) that will be served in remote feeding sites. These meals by request may be hot meals or boxed meals. It will be essential for the contractor to effectively and efficiently manage headcount and status of patrons. Background: KSRTI is owned by the State of Kansas. The DFAC provides meals for Subsistence-in-Kind (SIK) Soldiers and Non-SIK personnel. Providing quality meals to Soldiers and civilians conducting training activities, attending training courses, visiting various locations of the Kansas National Guard (KSNG) is an important role in meeting KSNG mission requirements. Contract Period of Performance: The estimated Period of Performance is be 5 Ordering Periods of 12 months Set Asides and Codes: 100% Small Business Set-aside. The North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) for this potential requirement would be 722310, "Food Service Contractors". The related size standard is $47.0. The Product Service Code (PSC) is S203- Food Services. Selection Process: Request for Quote. Anticipated Solicitation Release Date: The government anticipates releasing the solicitation around mid-August 2026. The closing date for Quote will be approximately 30 days later. Actual dates and times will be identified in the solicitation. Responses to this synopsis are not required. Additional details may be found in the solicitation when it is posted. System for Award Management (SAM): Offerors must register in the SAM at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ prior to submission of bids and prior to receiving an award. Point of Contact: The point of contact for this action is Contract Specialist: James D. Sparkes; james.d.sparkes.civ@army.mil THIS PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF INFORMING INDUSTRY THAT THIS SOLICITATION WILL BE POSTED ON SAM ON OR ABOUT MID AUGUST 2026. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE OR PROPOSAL AND DOCUMENTS RECEIVED AS A RESULT OF THIS PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR EVALUATED. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THIS SOLICITATION EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER THE CLOSING DATE. NO REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE MADE FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS PRESOLICITATION NOTICE OR ANY FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION REQUEST.
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