Food Service contracts in New York
Federal food service and catering work in New York that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 0 open notices, 1 set-aside contract ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 4 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 7223 (Special Food Services). Place of performance: New York.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 70 | RICE SERVICES, INC. MESS ATTENDANT/WAITER SERVICES, USMA, WEST POINT, NY. Why 70? ends in 7 mo · options could run to May 2029 · $33M · 6 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 7 months (May 31, 2027). +29/30
- Unexercised options on record could extend it to May 31, 2029, so the agency may extend instead of recompeting. +0/20
- $33M obligated so far. +19/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 6 offers (crowded field). +12/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2022 (about 4 years).
| Department of Defense Department of the Army | Food Service Contractors (722310) | NY | $33,413,638 | May 31, 2027 |
Who wins this work in New York
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Rice Services, Inc. | $6,946,399 |
| Blue Construction Services LLC | $97,998 |
| FG Management Group LLC | $71,485 |
| A & F Restaurant Inc | $24,960 |
| S365 Inc | $19,916 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($7,085,804), Department of Homeland Security ($97,998).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 7223 performed in New York, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in New York
APEX Accelerators give small businesses no-cost, one-on-one help with SAM.gov registration, finding bids and preparing proposals. The program is funded by the Department of War (formerly Defense) Office of Industrial Base Growth.
- NYC SBS APEX Accelerator · New York City (212) 513-6444
Serves: Brooklyn, Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York City boroughs of Manhattan, Richmond, Staten Island plus Rockland and Suffolk Counties.
- Empire APEX Accelerator · Rome (315) 334-7855
Serves: Albany, Allegany, Broome, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Chenango, Clinton, Columbia, Cortland, Delaware, Dutchess, Essex, Franklin,…
- LaGuardia APEX Accelerator · Long Island City (718) 482-5306
Serves: Queens, NY
- Monroe County - Upstate NY APEX Accelerator · Rochester (585)753-2044
Serves: Cayuga, Erie, Niagra, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Onondaga, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates
- The National Center American Indian APEX Accelerator · Liverpool (480) 843-9847
Serves: Eastern BIA Service Area
Source: official APEX Accelerators directory, checked Oct 18, 2026. AwardWatchdog is independent and not affiliated with the APEX Accelerators program.
Frequently asked questions
How many federal food service and catering set-aside contracts are open in New York?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for food service and catering work performed in New York (NAICS 7223), from SAM.gov.
Who wins food service and catering set-aside contracts in New York?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 4 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in New York. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Rice Services, Inc. ($6,946,399), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in New York?
New York is served by NYC SBS APEX Accelerator, Empire APEX Accelerator, LaGuardia APEX Accelerator and others. APEX Accelerators give small businesses free help with registration, bid searches and proposals (official directory checked Oct 18, 2026).
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