This is a justification for a sole source contract award for cook support augmentation services at the SBHI NCO Academy Dining Facility. The government has an urgent, time-sensitive need due to the loss of all 92GS military cooks as of April 1, 2026. The proposed contractor is the State of Hawaii, Department of Human Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Hoopono Services for the Blind (HSB), who will be teaming with Blackstone Consulting Inc. (BCI). HSB and BCI are currently providing dining facility attendant services at the same facility, ensuring consistency and continuity. They possess the unique resources and capabilities to rapidly mobilize and integrate cook support under short notice. Alternatives such as internal military solutions, civilian personnel solutions, and other contracting models were explored but deemed less suitable or too time-consuming for the urgent need. The estimated overall total price is $806,840. The government plans to compete a long-term full food service requirement at SBHI NCOA after this contract is awarded.
The bid notice specifies service periods from April 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026, and October 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, and January 1, 2027, to March 31, 2027. The bid notice states The government projects award for April 2026.
The bid notice does not explicitly state the award criterion, but it is a sole source justification, implying award to a specific vendor based on urgency and capability.
The bid notice indicates that HSB and their teaming partner BCI possess the unique resources and capabilities to rapidly mobilize and successfully integrate cook support to the Army under short notice circumstances, and have an established and proven presence at the Schofield Barracks NCOA.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
The bid notice states the estimated overall total price is $806,****.