Guam Army National Guard Master Blanket Purchase Agreement Catered Meals Guam National Guard
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU.JFHQ USPFO GU.USPFO GU PROCUREMENT.W7QP USPFO ACTIVITY GU ARNG · Response deadline: Mon, 23 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The U.S. Army is seeking a Master Blanket Purchase Agreement for catered meals to support the Guam Army National Guard. A Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is an indefinite-delivery vehicle that establishes terms and prices for recurring orders without obligating funds until each individual order is placed. This mechanism is commonly used for frequently needed services like food service where the government knows what it needs but cannot specify exact quantities or delivery schedules upfront.
NAICS code 722320 designates "Caterers" — businesses that provide food service at customer locations for events, institutional dining, or ongoing operational support. For military National Guard units, catered meals typically support training exercises, drill weekends, emergency response activations, and other unit activities where dining facilities are unavailable or impractical.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Dept of Defense / Dept of the Army / National Guard Bureau / Guam Army National Guard, USPFO Procurement |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | W911YU27QA001 |
| NAICS | 722320 (Caterers) |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set-Aside — Total |
| Response deadline | November 23, 2026, 12:00 PM GMT+9 (Chamorro Standard Time) |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the Small Business Set-Aside — Total program. To qualify, your business must:
- Be classified as small under NAICS 722320 size standards ($15 million annual receipts, unless revised)
- Be registered in SAM.gov with active status
- Hold valid facility and food handling certifications required for Guam operations
- Demonstrate capability to serve military clients with flexible, rapid-response scheduling typical of Guard unit needs
Certification in SBA small business programs (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) is not required for this total small business set-aside, though such certifications may strengthen your proposal narrative.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand BPA structure: Unlike firm-fixed-price contracts, BPAs require you to propose ceiling rates or discount structures off established commercial price lists. The government will then issue individual calls against the agreement. Propose a pricing structure that rewards volume, frequency, or rapid turnaround — all common National Guard requirements.
Demonstrate local operational readiness: Guam's remote Pacific location creates unique logistics challenges. Your proposal should address supply chain resilience, backup vendor relationships, and capacity to source fresh ingredients locally or through approved cold chain logistics. Detail your kitchen facilities, transportation fleet, and staff availability for surge demands during Guard training cycles or emergency activations.
Highlight compliance readiness: Military food service requires adherence to food safety (ServSafe, HACCP), sanitation inspections, and potential security clearance requirements for delivery personnel accessing Guard installations. Document your current certifications and employment eligibility verification processes.
Address the "catered meals" scope flexibly: Without specific meal counts, types, or venues in the metadata, structure your technical approach around modular service offerings — breakfast/lunch/dinner, boxed meals versus hot buffets, dietary accommodations (religious, medical, allergen), and service ranges from squad-size groups to battalion-level formations.
Price competitively for repeat orders: BPAs favor vendors who offer best value over the agreement's potential multi-year life. Consider proposing graduated discounts, reduced delivery fees for consolidated orders, or value-added services like disposable serviceware, cleanup, or nutritional labeling.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number W911YU27QA001. The notice posted November 4, 2026, so review all amendments and Q&A postings carefully.
- Note the response deadline: November 23, 2026, at noon Chamorro Standard Time (UTC+9). Allow margin for electronic submission and any SAM.gov technical processing delays.
- For specific meal requirements, ordering procedures, BPA duration, evaluation criteria, and exact place(s) of performance, see the solicitation documents — these details are not available in the posted metadata.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →