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Fort Bragg, NC FFS

ID: W5168W27RA021 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  90%
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Description

Background
The Mission & Installation Contracting Command (MICC) is conducting market research on behalf of the Army Sustainment Command (ASC) to explore industry capabilities and refine the acquisition strategy regarding food service operations at Fort Bragg, NC.

The purpose of this sources sought notice is to gather technical, operational, and capability feedback from industry to evaluate a potential requirement for food service support at Fort Bragg, NC.

Work Details
The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the scope of work which includes:
1. Full Food Service (FFS),
2. Dining Facility Attendant (DFA) Services,
3. Cook Support Services,
4. Remote Site & TDY Feeding Requirements.

Contractor personnel must meet strict security mandates including HSPD-12/Tier 1 background checks and hold an active SECRET security clearance prior to starting work. The contractor is expected to provide quality services in support of the installation food service program while ensuring compliance with all applicable security regulations and government directives.

Period of Performance
The specific period of performance is not defined in this notice as it serves solely for information and planning purposes.

Place of Performance
Fort Bragg, NC

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must demonstrate capabilities in executing high-volume installation food services and specialized cook support. They must comply with stringent physical access control measures, HSPD-12/Tier 1 background checks, and possess active SECRET security clearances for designated facilities.

Additionally, bidders should provide information on their internal pre-hiring vetting procedures, onboarding timelines, and capacity to manage cleared personnel.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity for Fort Bragg full food service (FFS) appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior MICC/Army awards to the North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services, including contract funding valued at $18,273,943 for 01/22/25–01/22/26 and a subsequent FFS bridge/full food service contract valued at $13,046,723 for 01/22/26–01/21/27. The prior work descriptions explicitly reference “full food service (FFS) at Fort Bragg” and a “bridge” period that continues FFS operations, indicating the current requirement may be a continuation or follow-on of the same installation dining support effort.

DISCLAIMER / SPECIAL NOTICE: 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 Request for Information. 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.

The purpose of this sources sought for is to gather technical, operational, and capability feedback from industry to evaluate a potential requirement for food service support at Fort Bragg, NC. The government is seeking information in the following areas:

  1. Vendor Pool Capabilities: The existence and depth of capable prime contractors to execute high-volume installation food services and specialized cook support.
  2. Security Compliance Readiness: Industry capacity to comply with stringent physical access control, HSPD-12/Tier 1 background checks, Common Access Card (CAC) issuance procedures, and pre-start SECRET clearance requirements for designated facilities and TDY missions.
  3. Operational Feedback: Industry feedback on transition lead times, potential risk factors, and contract structure.
  4. Socioeconomic Alignment: Market availability of qualified Small Businesses, 8(a), SDVOSBs, WOSBs, and HUBZone firms to inform set-aside determinations and teaming strategies.

See the attached RFI for FBNC FFS Security Clearance document for full details.

Overview

Agency
Department of the Army (USA) [DoD]
Response Deadline
Due in 7 Days
Posted
Set Aside
None
NAICS
722310 - Food Service Contractors
PSC
M1FD - Operation Of Dining Facilities
Place of Performance
Fort Bragg, NC 28307 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
$47 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$10,000,000 - $50,000,000 (AI estimate)
Odds of Advancing to Solicitation
37%
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 7 days, below average for the Department of the Army.
On 10/27/26 Department of the Army issued Sources Sought W5168W27RA021 for Fort Bragg, NC FFS due 11/4/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 722310 and PSC M1FD.
Primary Contact
Name
DeOndrea Melendez   Profile
Email
deondrea.c.melendez.civ@army.mil
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Javelin M Carouthers   Profile
Email
javelin.m.carouthers.civ@army.mil
Phone
(520) 944-7249

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE ARMY > W6QM MICC-FDO FT SAM HOUSTON
FPDS Organization Code
2100-W5168W
Source Organization Code
500176885
Last Updated
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deondrea.c.melendez.civ@army.mil
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