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Presolicitation

Fort Hunter Liggett, CA Full Food Service

Solicitation W5168W27RA013 · Due 2026-11-19. Fort Hunter Liggett, CA Full Food Service. DEPT OF DEFENSE in California · NAICS 722310.

SolicitationW5168W27RA013
Notice typePresolicitation
PostedNovember 3, 2026
Response deadlineNovember 19, 2026
Place of performanceJolon, California, 93928, USA
ClassificationNAICS 722310 · Food Service Contractors · PSC M1FD
Set-asideSmall Business Set Aside - Total

OFFICIAL NOTICE CONTENT

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Pre-Solicitation Notice The Mission Installation Contracting Command - Installation Readiness Center (MICC-IRC) has a requirement from the Army Sustainment Command (ASC) in support of the Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) to procure Full Food Service (FFS), under the Army Food Program to provide quality services in support of the installation food service program that supports the Warfighter with flexible, efficient and cost-effective service. Requirement: The service outlined encompasses dining facility management functions, to include food receiving and storage, food preparation, food serving, remote site feeding, and facility sanitation at Fort Hunter Liggett (FHLCA). The Contractor shall provide the appropriate amount of qualified labor and management with required training, skills, and experience in order to effectively accomplish the work required by the PWS upon posting of the solicitation. The Randolph-Sheppard Act does apply to this solicitation. Background: The current contract, W911SA-26-D-A015 was awarded to the California Department of Rehabilitation. The period of performance was executed as indicated: twelve (12) month bridge. Contract Period of Performance: The estimated Period of Performance includes a 12-Month Base period and four (4) consecutive 12-Month Order Periods and/or FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services for up to six (6) months. Set Asides and Codes: 100% Small Business Set-aside and subject to the Randolph Shepard Act. The North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) for this potential requirement would be 722310, � Food Service Contractors� The related size standard is $47,000,000.00. The Product Service Code (PSC) is M1FD � Operation of Dining Facilities. Selection Process: Request for Proposals. Anticipated Solicitation Release Date: The government anticipates releasing the solicitation in November. The closing date for Proposal is anticipated to be 20 (twenty) 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: David W. Fedison at david.w.fedison.civ@army.mil. The secondary point of contact is Contracting Officer Javelin M. Carouthers at Javelin.m.carouthers.civ@army.mil. THIS PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF INFORMING INDUSTRY THAT THIS SOLICITATION WILL BE POSTED ON SAM.GOV. 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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Department / agencyDEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tierDEPT OF THE ARMY
Contracting officeW6QM MICC-FDO FT SAM HOUSTON
Office addressFORT SAM HOUSTON, TX, 78234-0000, USA

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First seen by GovBidFitNovember 4, 2026

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