Full Food Services

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), US Coast Guard (USCG) has a continuing requirement for full food services at the US Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT.

Solicitation Summary

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), US Coast Guard (USCG) has a continuing requirement for full food services at the US Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT.

Solicitation in a Nutshell

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Agency Department of Homeland Security (DHS), US Coast Guard (USCG)
Solicitation Number F2026072347
Status Pre-RFP
Solicitation Date 12/15/2025
Award Date 03/2026 (Estimate)
Contract Ceiling Value $35,551,000
Competition Type  Full and Open / Unrestricted
Type of Award  IDIQ – Agency Specific
Primary Requirement  Food & Sanitary Products and Services
Duration  1 year(s) base plus 4 x 1 year(s) option(s)
Contract Type  Firm Fixed Price,Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity
No. of Expected Awards N/A
NAICS Code(s):
722310

Food Service Contractors
Size Standard: $47.0 million annual receipts

Place of Performance:
  • New London, Connecticut, United States
    • USCG Academy
Opportunity Website: https://sam.gov/opp/d20f640dd82f4dd696c5097ab505d987/view

Background

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Requirements

  • The Contractor shall provide and prepare all food, personnel, management, supervision, materials, supplies and other items or services (except as stated herein) necessary to provide full food service, in accordance with all terms and conditions in this contract
  • Services shall be performed at the Dining Facility, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT and may be required at other off base locations when requested by the Academy, at no additional cost to the government
  • Contractor tasks will include, but are not limited to, the following:
    • Dining Facility Management
    • Cooking, food preparation, stocking, serving, and replenishing
    • Cleaning facilities, equipment, and utensils, preparing vegetables and fruits for the salad bar, bussing tables in specified dining areas, performing cashier services as needed, maintaining quality
  • The Contractor will also be responsible for catering events off base at the Stonington Lodge (Stonington, CT), the Coast Guard Academy Alumni building and other locations, as defined within the contract

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