DDE REP/DEP NSS Catering FY26

The U.S. Army is seeking information from potential contractors to provide catering services for the National Security-Resident Education Program (NSS-REP) and the National Security Seminar-Distance Education Program (NSS-DEP) in June 2026. The contractor will be required to provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform catering service for the meals as defined in the Performance Work Statement. The contractor must have all the necessary qualifications, including State Serve-Safe Certification, Business License, Food Establishment License, USDA Food Safety Inspection Certification, and Food Service Permit. The contractor will be responsible for providing a professional, well-groomed, and well-trained staff to support set up of food and drinks and to provide food and drink service. The contractor must be able to adjust the head count for the event up to a variation of 15 upward or downward no more than five days from, but no less than three days before the event. • The contractor will be required to provide catering services for lunch and dinner meals, including buffet-style hot lunches or sandwich/salad bar with soup. • The contractor must be able to provide a limited number of meals that can accommodate guests' special dietary needs and requests. • The contractor will be responsible for labeling all food items with the name of the item and any ingredients that may cause allergies or other health issues. • The contractor will be required to provide all necessary equipment, including food service/display items, decorations, table linens, eating and serving cutlery, plates, cups/glasses, and napkins.