Thanksgiving Meal Catering Services – DLA Susquehanna

What the buyer is asking for

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: 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: michael.3.thompson@dla.mil Phone: 571-643-3754