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Department of Defense

RTI Food Catering Service

Solicitation: W912L526PA001
Notice ID: d96c777c6cab4b6db9212f31afdc567e
Contract snapshot

Award Notice from DEPT OF THE ARMY • DEPT OF DEFENSE. Place of performance: DE. Industry: NAICS 722310 • PSC S203.

Source
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Solicitation
W912L526PA001
Performance
Bethany Beach, Delaware • 19930 United States
Response
No due date posted
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Place of performance
Bethany Beach, Delaware • 19930 United States
State: DE
Contracting office
New Castle, DE • 19720-1615 USA

Point of Contact

Not available

Agency & Office

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Agency
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Subagency
NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU
Office
JFHQ USPFO DE • USPFO DE PROCUREMENT • W7M0 USPFO ACTIVITY DE ARNG
Contracting Office Address
New Castle, DE
19720-1615 USA

Applicable wage determinations

Best public WD match for the notice location and scope.

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Best fitDavis-Baconstate match
DE20260008 (Rev 1)
Published May 18, 2026Delaware • New Castle
27 occupation rates available in the full WD.
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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
DE20260008 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Delaware • New Castle
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $55.00Fringe $35.48
Rate
BRICKLAYER
Base $34.19Fringe $27.98
Rate
CARPENTER (INCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL HANGING, FORM WORK, METAL STUD INSTALLATION, SCAFFOLD BUILDING, EXCLUDES MASONRY/BRICK, AND EXCLUDES SOFT FLOOR LAYER)
Base $38.27Fringe $25.34
+24 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
DE20260009 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Delaware • Sussex
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $55.00Fringe $35.48
Rate
BRICKLAYER
Base $34.19Fringe $27.98
Rate
CARPENTER (INCLUDES ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL HANGING, FORM WORK, METAL STUD INSTALLATION, SCAFFOLD BUILDING, EXCLUDES MASONRY/BRICK, AND EXCLUDES SOFT FLOOR LAYER)
Base $32.87Fringe $18.98
+26 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
DE20260003 (Rev 2)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Delaware • Kent, New Castle, Sussex
Rate
OF THE STRAIGHT TIME RATE, MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED
Base $30.86Fringe $14.15
Rate
OF THE STRAIGHT TIME RATE, MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED
Base $37.15Fringe $14.57
Rate
OF THE STRAIGHT TIME RATE, MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED
Base $38.38Fringe $14.66
+4 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
DE20260010 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Delaware • Kent
Rate
CARPENTER (INCLUDES FORM WORK)
Base $38.27Fringe $25.34
Rate
LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN
Base $65.10Fringe $30.87
Rate
PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY, AND ELECTION DAY (PROVIDED THE EMPLOYEE WORKS THE SCHEDULED WORK DAY FOLLOWING THE HOLIDAY.)
Base $48.73Fringe $32.23
+8 more occupation rates in this WD

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Description

Award Notice from DEPT OF THE ARMY • DEPT OF DEFENSE. Place of performance: DE. Industry: NAICS 722310 • PSC S203.

Award Info

Awardee
M & P ADVENTURES INC
Amount
$245,889
Award #
W912L526PA001
Award Date
2026-01-05
Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

medium confidence
$316,256 - $374,822

Contractor-side estimate from visible notice metadata, NAICS/PSC, contract type, schedule hints, and BidPulsar workpaper assumptions. Not an IGCE, incumbent price, award value, or government budget.

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Floor
$316,256
Target
$334,663
Premium
$374,822
Labor
$167,120
Direct
$15,500
Burden
$112,136
Fee + reserve
$39,442
Target $334,663Hybrid workpaper with explicit assumptions4 modeled rows

This advisory bid range is visible page text for contractors and search engines: it summarizes the modeled floor, target, and premium bid posture for this solicitation.

Market snapshot

Awarded-market signal for NAICS 722310 (last 12 months), benchmarked to sector 72.

12-month awarded value
$30,456,816
Sector total $81,625,031 • Share 37.3%
Live
Median
$99,640
P10–P90
$35,433$163,846
Volatility
Volatile129%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
37.3%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+682%($23,553,748)
Deal size index
2.47× median
Award vs latest median (a sizing reference).
Live signal is computed from awarded notices already observed in the system.
Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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BidPulsar Analysis

A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.

Updated: Jan 06, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The opportunity involves providing food catering services for the Department of the Army under solicitation W912L526PA001. This is an SBA set-aside, suggesting a focus on small businesses. The solicitation is categorized under PSC S203, indicating food service capabilities are needed.

catering servicesfood servicegovernment contractArmySBA set-aside
What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer is seeking qualified small businesses to provide catering services for Army personnel, ensuring quality and compliance with military standards.

Who should pursue this
  • Small businesses with experience in food services or catering.
  • Companies familiar with military or government contracts.
  • Vendors with capabilities to scale services as required.
Work breakdown
  • Identify catering service requirements by the Army.
  • Prepare a proposal that complies with all solicitation instructions.
  • Detail how the company will meet food service regulations and standards.
  • Define delivery logistics and menu options offered.
  • Provide pricing information and service contract terms.
Response package checklist
  • Completed proposal including compliance documents.
  • Company qualifications and experience in food catering.
  • Sample menus and proposed pricing structure.
  • References from previous government or large contracts.
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Ensure adherence to SBA regulations for set-asides.
  • Review and comply with government health and safety standards for food service.
  • Confirm all necessary licenses and certifications are in place.
Pricing strategy
  • Consider competitive pricing based on local market rates for catering services.
  • Evaluate cost-plus pricing versus fixed contracts.
  • Understand the budget constraints typical of government contracts.
Teaming and subs
  • Partner with local food suppliers for fresh ingredients.
  • Collaborate with logistics companies for efficient delivery.
  • Explore teaming with other small businesses to enhance service offerings.
Risks and watchouts
  • Potential delays in contract approval processes or funding.
  • Competition from other small business bidders.
  • Strict compliance requirements may be challenging to meet.
Smart questions to ask
  • What are the specific food service requirements and dietary restrictions?
  • Are there any preferences for local sourcing or specific menu styles?
  • What is the expected volume of service needed, and what are the performance metrics?
Source coverage notes

Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.

  • Detailed scope of work.
  • Response deadline for proposals.
  • Performance period specifics.
  • Any required certifications for food services.
  • Subcontracting regulations.
  • Unique menu requirements for Army.
  • Location specifics for service delivery.
  • Previous contract performance metrics.
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