Description
The Iowa Army National Guard is soliciting a short‑term, firm‑fixed‑price catering contract to provide individually prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals for its 1‑168 Infantry and 3655 CICO units during a four‑day training event (5‑8 Nov 2026) at Camp Dodge, Johnston, IA. The contractor must deliver fully prepared meals in insulated containers, set up buffet lines, and comply with extensive Army, FDA, and Iowa food‑safety regulations. The award will be based on the lowest responsive price; the solicitation is set‑aside 100 % for small businesses.
• Service period: 5 Nov 2026 – 8 Nov 2026 (approximately 4 days)
• Total meals: 1,885 breakfasts, 470 lunches, 1,885 dinners (≈ 4,240 meals)
• Requirements include temperature control, provision of all serving equipment, staffing for set‑up/tear‑down, and electronic invoicing via WAWF
• Submission deadline: 2 Nov 2026 08:00 CT; award will be made after evaluation of lowest‑priced responsive quote.