2CR Dragoon Inn Full Food Service at USAG Vilseck
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-OO.409TH CSB.0409 AQ HQ CONTRACT · Response deadline: Sun, 15 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Army is soliciting bids for full food service operations at the Dragoon Inn located at U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Vilseck in Germany. This is a contract for food service contractors, specifically classified under NAICS 722310 — Food Service Contractors. Businesses in this industry typically provide meals and snacks prepared for immediate consumption at institutional, governmental, commercial, or industrial locations.
The contract designation "2CR" refers to the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, a Stryker brigade combat team based in the Vilseck area. The Dragoon Inn serves as a dining facility supporting military personnel stationed at this installation. Full food service contracts of this type generally encompass meal preparation, serving, inventory management, sanitation compliance, and potentially staffing of food service workers, though see the solicitation for complete scope details.
The classification code M1FD indicates a facilities-type requirement for food services. As an overseas contract at a U.S. military installation in Germany, this opportunity involves performance in a unique operational environment with host-nation labor laws, Status of Forces Agreement considerations, and Army food service standards to maintain.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Army, 409th Contracting Support Brigade |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | W912PB27RA004 |
| NAICS | 722310 (Food Service Contractors) |
| Set-aside | None specified |
| Response deadline | November 15, 2026, 11:00 a.m. Central European Time |
| Place of performance | Vilseck, Bavaria, Germany |
Who can bid
This solicitation is open competition with no set-aside program specified. Any responsible business entity registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) capable of meeting the Army's food service requirements may bid. This includes large businesses, small businesses, and small disadvantaged businesses — though without a set-aside, they will compete directly with all other offerors.
Given the overseas location in Germany, prospective bidders should consider:
- Experience operating food service contracts at U.S. military installations, particularly OCONUS (Outside Continental United States)
- Capability to comply with German labor and employment regulations
- Ability to recruit, train, and retain qualified food service personnel in the Vilseck area
- Familiarity with Army regulations governing food quality, nutritional standards, and food safety protocols
- Financial capacity to perform in an overseas environment with potential currency fluctuation exposure
Veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, women-owned, and 8(a) small businesses may still participate and may receive evaluation credit if the solicitation includes small business subcontracting plans or other socioeconomic factors, though see the solicitation for specific evaluation criteria.
How to put together a competitive bid
For full food service solicitations at military dining facilities, competitive bids typically emphasize:
Personnel and staffing plans: Demonstrate ability to hire qualified cooks, food service workers, and management staff locally in Germany. Identify any proposed use of third-country nationals, local nationals, or U.S. personnel, and address associated labor law compliance.
Past performance: Document comparable contracts, especially at Army or DoD dining facilities, preferably OCONUS. Include Defense Contract Management Agency or Administrative Contracting Officer references.
Technical approach: Address menu planning, nutritional compliance with Army standards, special meal accommodations, peak throughput capacity for meal rushes, and contingency feeding capabilities.
Price strategy: Analyze whether this is a fixed-price or cost-reimbursement contract type (see the solicitation). For fixed-price food service, develop accurate labor burden rates reflecting German social insurance and tax obligations. Material costs for food commodities may be government-furnished or contractor-acquired — confirm in the solicitation.
Small business subcontracting: If applicable as a large business, prepare an acceptable subcontracting plan.
Next steps
Download and review the complete solicitation package on SAM.gov using solicitation number W912PB27RA004. Verify all response requirements, including any required pre-bid site visits at USAG Vilseck, proposal format instructions, and representations and certifications. Note that the response deadline is November 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CET — plan accordingly for the time zone difference and international submission logistics.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →