Full Food Service Camp Parks & Fort Hunter Liggett, CA (CPHL)
Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) · W6QM MICC-FDO FT SAM HOUSTON
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Where this opportunity stands
Every notice posted under solicitation W5168W26RA027 in this department, oldest first.
Next steps for this stage
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What the notice says
This is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) ONLY. The U.S. Government desires to procure the Full Food Service (FFS) requirements for multiple locations on a small business set-aside basis provided two or more qualified small businesses respond to this SSS with information sufficient to support a set-aside. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. We encourage all small business concerns in all socioeconomic categories (i.e., Small Disadvantage Business (SDB), 8(a), Historica… (show all)
lly Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), and Women-Owned Small Business concerns (WOSB), to identify their capabilities in meeting the requirement at a fair market price. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes � it does not constitute a Request for Quotation (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this Source Sought Synopsis. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, IFB, or RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Government wide Point of Entry (GPE). It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the GPE for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The GPE is located at sam.gov. BACKGROUND: A continuing need is anticipated for the food service requirements at Camp Parks, otherwise known as Parks Reserve Forces Training Area, and Fort Hunter Liggett, CA (CPHL). Attached are the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Performance Requirements Summary (PRS). The Government currently contracts for these services under contract W9124J-19-J-0016. The contractor must provide quality services in support of the installation food service program supporting the Warfighter with flexible, efficient, and cost-effective services through management innovations and use of industry best practices, where applicable, while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. The services outlined encompass FFS functions, to include food receiving and storage, food preparation, food serving, remote site feeding, and facility sanitation duties. The NAICS code assigned to this acquisition is 722310, Food Service Contractors, with a corresponding size standard of $47M. The Contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies, except for Government Furnished Property (GFP), to perform activities that comprise the full operation of an Army DFAC and full food services. PURPOSE OF THIS SOURCES SOUGHT: To request information on the capabilities of potential offerors to provide the services described herein to determine if this will be a set-aside. Please note, Full Food Service requirements are subject to the preferences set out in FAR 19 (DFARS CD 2026-O0037). Notice Regarding Small Business Set-Aside and Randolph-Sheppard Act (RSA). This procurement is being conducted as a Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with FAR Part 19. However, a State Licensing Agency may compete directly alongside qualifying small business concerns. Electronic submissions only: Responses are due no later than 12:00pm CST on 5 August 2026 to facilitate planning and ensure maximum consideration. The email attachments cannot exceed 9 megabytes (MB) due to the Government�s email system restrictions. DO NOT SEND ZIPPED files as the Government�s network will remove all zipped files. Interested business concerns should provide a brief capabilities statement package (submissions are limited to no more than 15 pages in length, single spaced, and 12 fonts minimum) demonstrating its capabilities in reference to this requirement. A generic capability statement is not acceptable. No specific format is mandated. The Government prefers that your firm submits its response in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, or a combination of both and the document must be searchable. Include: Whether the experience has been as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements (include the services provided, the number of facilities involved, and any other relevant information you deem applicable). The capability package shall be sent by email to the following: David W. Fedison, Contract Specialist, at email: david.w.fedison.civ@army.mil Javelin M. Carouthers, Contracting Officer, at email: javelin.m.carouthers.civ@army.mil Your email subject line should reflect: Firm�s Name, Response to the Sources Sought Synopsis for FFS at Camp Parks and Fort Hunter Liggett, W5168W-26-R-A027. Note: the location(s) and corresponding solicitation number that you are responding to must be identified on the subject line. The size limit of each email, with all attachments, cannot exceed 9 megabytes (MB) due to the Government�s email system restrictions. In response to this Sources Sought, please provide: 1. A company profile to include name of your firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, number of employees, annual revenue history, CAGE code, and Unique Entity ID (UID). Respondents must also indicate whether they qualify as a Small Business, SDB, 8(a), EDWOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, or SDVOSB. 2. The key tasks you believe need to be accomplished to be successful in a FFS operation. In essence, what key tasks should be used for determining minimum capability to provide these services? 3. Whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement solely as a prime contractor or if you plan on subcontracting any of the services and/or contemplating a Joint Venture or creating a teaming arrangement. of any subcontractor or partner companies and what work they will be performing, if available. 4. Please provide your company�s specific experience in operating a cafeteria style operation and providing comparable services. Ensure the information is in sufficient detail regarding previous experience in managing FFS operations (indicate whether the experience has been as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements (include the services provided (food prep, facility attendants, custodial, etc.), the number of meals typically served, the number of facilities involved, and any other relevant information you deem applicable). If applicable, please provide information about the same experience from any subcontracts, Joint Venture, and/or teaming partners you may partner with. 4. What percentage of work will be performed by the small business prime contractor and all similarly situated entity subcontractors. Note: In accordance with FAR 52.219-14 (DFARS CD2026-O0038) Limitations on Subcontracting. 5. Type(s)/certifications(s) of proposed subcontractors (such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB). 6. Information on the financial capacity of your business to meet financial obligations (i.e., payroll, payment of subcontractors, etc.). 7. How the Army can best structure these contract requirements to facilitate competition with and among small business concerns. 8. Identify any condition or action that may have the effect of unnecessarily restricting competition with respect to this acquisition. Please contact the MICC Advocate for Competition, Scott Kukes at email: scott.d.kukes.civ@army.mil or 210-466-3015, if you believe that this action is unreasonably restricting competition. Include the subject of the acquisition, this announcement, and the MICC POC informat
Who won similar work
29 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same agency (Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC)), same NAICS 722310.
| Winner | Awards | Value | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPACE AGE ENGINEERING, INC | 9 | $3.9M | Sep 29, 2026 |
| IL FORNO RESTAURANT, INC. | 2 | $269K | May 28, 2026 |
| SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION FOR BLIND Columbia SC 29201 USA | 1 | $95.1M | Aug 29, 2025 |
| CRYSTAL ENTERPRISES, INC. | 1 | $2.4M | Jul 29, 2026 |
| REMENT WORLDWIDE, LLC | 1 | $1.7M | Sep 24, 2026 |
| AGL SOLUTIONS GROUP LLC | 1 | $983K | Aug 3, 2026 |
| STEVENS DOLORES C Chula Vista CA 91910 USA | 1 | $748K | Oct 1, 2025 |
| CY GLOBAL CONNECTS LLC | 1 | $748K | Aug 4, 2026 |
| CHEFS FOR ALL SEASONS INC | 1 | $693K | Apr 1, 2026 |
| DR SHELLS SOUL FOOD KITCHEN INC. | 1 | $622K | Jan 15, 2026 |
Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in.
- Sep 29, 2026SPACE AGE ENGINEERING, INC$712KJacksonville MEPS Boxed Noon Meals
- Sep 28, 2026PATTERSON TRUST LLC$351KChicago MEPS Noon Meals
- Sep 24, 2026REMENT WORLDWIDE, LLC$1.7M10th SFG(A)_ 8 AUGMENTEE COOK SERVICES at CARSON, CO
- Aug 11, 2026HANNIBAL'S CATERING & EVENTS, INC.$281KSacramento MEPS Noon Meals
- Aug 4, 2026CY GLOBAL CONNECTS LLC$748KFort Lee MEPS Noon Meals
- Aug 3, 2026AGL SOLUTIONS GROUP LLC$983KW9124D26QA163 San Juan MEPS Boxed Meals
- Jul 29, 2026CRYSTAL ENTERPRISES, INC.$2.4M3SFG Tribe Cafe Cook Augmentation FY26-31
- May 28, 2026IL FORNO RESTAURANT, INC.$132KJCLC Fort Devens Meals
- Apr 1, 2026SUPER-NATURAL EATS LLC$180K10th SFG(A) _8 Augmentee Cook Services at Fort Carson, CO
- Apr 1, 2026CHEFS FOR ALL SEASONS INC$693KW9124D26QA077_Tampa MEPS Boxed Noon Meals
Competitive landscape
For the 8 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.
- 0 of these past winners lobbied Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers) or Army, Dept of (Other) or Natl Guard since 2024 (0 filings)
- 0 of their lobbyists list a past Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers) or Army, Dept of (Other) or Natl Guard job
- No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
- 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
Policy around it
Bills the past winners named while lobbying this agency's issues, rules from the department, and executive orders that name the agency, last 12 months.
- 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
- 32 rules from the department in the last 12 months
- 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
Market
For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards.
- 0 of the past winners are listed companies
- 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
Sources: SAM.gov notices and award notices; Senate LDA lobbying filings; FEC filings; FARA; Federal Register; congress.gov; SEC Form 4. Every row above links to its record.
Companies are matched to tickers by exact name only. A company we could not match shows no market rows; that is a miss, not a finding.