Meal Services for Youth Challenge Academies
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
Issue RFP: September 3rd, 2026
Acknowledgement of Receipt Form: September 10th, 2026
Pre-Proposal Conference: September 10th, 2026
Deadline to submit Written Questions: September 17th, 2026
Response to Written Questions: September 24th, 2026
Submission of Proposal: October 7th, 2026
Proposal Evaluation: October 8th, 2026
Selection of Finalists: October 9th, 2026
Finalize Contractual Agreements: October 15th, 2026
Contract Awards: October 20th, 2026
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Department Of Military Affairs
DESCRIPTION
The selected vendor will provide meal services to a government authority in Albuquerque, New Mexico, supporting Job Challenge and National Guard Youth Challenge Academies.
Services will include preparing and providing high-quality, culturally relevant, and nutritionally adequate meals and snacks for a residential population of youth and young adults ages 16 to 21. The food service program is an important part of the academies’ mission and is intended to support participants’ health, well-being, and physical and cognitive performance.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due October 7, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 17, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Department Of Military Affairs. The work is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States; Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States; Roswell, New Mexico, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Food service provider experienced in institutional or residential meal programs
- Demonstrated ability to prepare nutritious, culturally relevant meals for youth and young adults
- Experience serving government, military, educational, or youth development organizations
- Strong food safety, nutrition, staffing, and operational compliance capabilities
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