JSCG-P Food Catering Service at Cristobal Colon, Panamaview on SAM.gov

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ISSUED FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION, REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ), OR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). The Government is conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of providing Food Catering Services in support of Joint Security Cooperation Group - Panama (JSCG-P) operations at Base Aeronaval Cristobal, Colón, Panama. The purpose of this notice is to identify capable sources, assess industry capability and availability, and obtain industry feedback regarding the anticipated requirement. This notice is issued solely for market research purposes and to provide industry with advance notice of a potential upcoming solicitation. A solicitation has not been issued at this time Requirement: The Joint Security Cooperation Group–Panama (JSCG-P) requires contractor-provided, individually packaged meal preparation and delivery services to support recurring training and operational requirements at Base Aeronaval Cristóbal Colón (formerly known as Fort Sherman), Panama. The requirement supports Jungle Operations Training Course (JOTC) students through recurring four-day RSOI meal service during a 12-month base period, with anticipated attendance of 120 to 150 students per course. Reception, Staging, Onward Movement, and Integration (RSOI) meal service includes dinner on Day 1 and breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Days 2 through 4. The requirement also supports Rotational Training Unit (RTU) personnel during rotating training and operational periods under a 12-month base period. RTU meal support includes two meals per day: breakfast and dinner. Meal quantities and rotation durations may vary according to mission requirements. The Contractor shall prepare, package, transport, and deliver meals as individual to-go meals to support sanitary distribution under austere field conditions; buffet service and serving lines are not required. The Contractor shall remain flexible to accommodate changes to schedules, meal quantities, serving times, delivery locations, and personnel requirements while complying with applicable food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and inspection requirements. Pre-Award Food and Water Risk Assessment Requirement : The Contractor shall identify the food preparation facility or facilities proposed for performance of this requirement. The proposed facility shall have a completed and Government-accepted Food and Water Risk Assessment (FWRA) before contract award, at no additional cost to the Government (Note: The contracting officer will coordinate a FWRA for all vendors who respond to this sources sought and validate intent to participate in the solicitation process). If the Vendor does not have an established food preparation facility in the local vicinity of performance, the Vendor shall identify a proposed facility or provide a representative temporary facility, when directed by the Government, that mirrors the Vendor's planned operational capab…