LESCO Secured $24.7 Million Tennessee Guard Food Contract
The firm-fixed-price deal provides dining services for National Guard units across Tennessee through 2026.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Military Jobs
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The U.S. Property and Fiscal Office for Tennessee awarded a $24.7 million contract to LESCO Inc. to manage dining services for the Tennessee National Guard. Eight firms submitted bids for the indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity agreement.
Why it matters
This award highlights the ongoing procurement opportunities available to small businesses within military dining and logistics. It represents a significant fixed-price contract, providing long-term revenue stability for the recipient through September 2026.
The $24.7 million contract was selected from a field of eight total bids. The agreement is scheduled to remain in effect until the estimated completion date of September 30, 2026.
The players
LESCO Inc.
A Huntsville-based, woman-owned small business specializing in defense-sector support services.
Tennessee National Guard
A state-level military reserve force operating under the U.S. Department of Defense.
U.S. Property and Fiscal Office for Tennessee
The administrative agency responsible for federal financial oversight and procurement for the state guard.
The details
The contract operates as a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity agreement, meaning the government commits to a set pricing structure for services ordered on an as-needed basis. LESCO Inc. must leverage its existing ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certifications to meet government standards for the dining services. The process utilized a competitive online solicitation to determine the final awardee.
Timeline
The company was founded in 1992.
The firm completed a corporate restructuring in 2010.
The contract is scheduled for completion on September 30, 2026.
Market Landscape
The award follows standard competitive bidding processes mandated by federal procurement regulations. It marks a continuation of the trend where the U.S. military leverages specialized small businesses for recurring logistics and dining support services.
Operators in the defense services sector should monitor the U.S. Property and Fiscal Office procurement portal for future solicitation windows. The reliance on indefinite-delivery agreements means similar opportunities remain tied to standardized pricing and operational compliance.
The takeaway
Securing federal contracts often requires achieving high-level quality certifications like ISO 9001:2015 to satisfy military vendor requirements. Operators should prioritize these credentials to qualify for multi-year, fixed-price defense agreements.
Further reading
For more on how local firms secure federal agreements, visit the Military Jobs section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 256 Today.
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