Food Service

The government authority located in Bell Buckle, Tennessee requires a vendor to provide comprehensive food services for staff and persons attending training classes. The agency is trying to solve the daily dining needs of its personnel and trainees by securing a reliable partner to prepare and serve up to three meals per day. This service must adapt to varying staff, class, and student schedules, as well as scheduled shutdown periods. The scope of work covers the preparation and service of daily meals, including all menu items, beverages, and appropriate condiments. The performance of this work will occur offsite. The agency is establishing a contract period that will run for five years. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based solely in the United States. The agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget and has not signaled a specific funding limit. Evaluation criteria are not detailed in the source, but selection will depend on the submitted proposals. The agency has scheduled a mandatory pre-response conference and site visit for May 13, 2026. Bidders must submit a notice of intent by May 14, 2026. All questions regarding this opportunity must be submitted no later than June 1, 2026.