What the agency is buying
by RFPFinder from the notice and attachments; the solicitation governsThe Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking catering services for a Thanksgiving meal at DLA Susquehanna for approximately 2,500 individuals. This is a firm-fixed-price contract, and offers will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis.
Scope
- Provide full-service catering for a Thanksgiving or appreciation meal.
- Furnish all food, beverages, personnel, and equipment for 2,500 attendees.
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How to get the bid documents
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- Submit by email before 4:00 PM ET on Oct 23
Details
- Place of performance
- New Cumberland, Pennsylvania
- Buyer type
- Federal
- Notice type
- Solicitation
- Solicitation no.
- NAFUA1-26-Q-0016
- Category
- Event Planning · beta
- Size standard
- $9M revenue SBA table, NAICS 722320
- Quantity
- 2500 individuals from notice
- Delivery location
- Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna, Building 2001, New Cumberland, PA 17070 from notice
- Period of performance
- November 18, 2026 (with backup date of November 19, 2026) from notice
- Contract type
- Firm-fixed-price from notice
- Evaluation
- Lowest price technically acceptable from notice
- Local presence
- Required
- Amendments
- 4, last Oct 7
- Contact
- Michael Thompson
- Office
- DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY · DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
- Phone
- 5716433754
Not stated in the notice: estimated value. Check the bid documents.
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Key dates
- Amendment 1
- Wed, Sep 23
- Amendment 2
- Mon, Oct 5
- Amendment 3
- Wed, Oct 7 · description text changed
- Amendment 4
- Wed, Oct 7 · The original solicitation has been updated with additional details, including the evaluation method, key dates, and point of contact.
Change log
verified Wed, Oct 7 · 12:30 AM ET- Posted · SolicitationWed, Sep 23 · 4:21 AM ET
- Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceWed, Sep 23 · 5:35 AM ET
- Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceMon, Oct 5 · 8:00 PM ET
- Amendment · description text changedWed, Oct 7 · 12:30 AM ET
- Updated · description text changedWed, Oct 7 · 12:31 AM ET
- Amendment · The original solicitation has been updated with additional details, including the evaluation method, key dates, and point of contact.Wed, Oct 7 · 12:31 AM ET
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Notice as published
Thanksgiving Meal Catering Services DLA Susquehanna
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Contracting Office, on behalf of the Family & Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (FMWR) Civilian Welfare Fund, is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Thanksgiving Meal Catering Services at the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. This is a firm-fixed-price commercial services contract awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. The contractor will furnish all food, beverages, service personnel, serving and holding equipment, single-service dining ware, replenishment, cleanup, and waste disposal to safely and efficiently serve an appreciation meal for 2,500 individuals.
Solicitation Number: NAFUA1-26-Q-0016 Service Required: Catering Services for Thanksgiving / Employee Appreciation Meal (Approximately 2,500 patrons; Option A: Traditional Thanksgiving or Option B: Novelty BBQ/Roast with secondary meat choice) Location: Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna, Building 2001 (In-flight Cafeteria), 2001 Mission Dr., New Cumberland, PA 17070 (Entry via ACP-4, 2083 Normandy Dr.) Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (Nonappropriated Funds / AR 215-4) Period of Performance: November 18, 2026 (Meal Service: 12:00 PM 3:00 PM EST; operational readiness required by 11:45 AM).
Backup/Contingency Date: November 19, 2026.
Evaluation Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) SAM.gov Registration: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide their Unique Entity ID (UEI) and CAGE code to be eligible for award.
Key Dates: Solicitation Issue Date:
Earlier updates (1)
September 23, 2026 Questions Due Date: All questions must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer no later than October 15, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.
Quotation Due Date: All quotations must be received no later than October 23, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.
Point of Contact: All correspondence, questions, and submissions should be directed to: Name: Michael B.
Thompson, Contracting Officer Email: [email on the source notice] Phone: 571-643-3754
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