FY26 Food Rations IDIQ
ID: PANNGB25P0000008372Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7N5 USPFO ACTIVITY VA ARNGRICHMOND, VA, 23297-0000, USA

NAICS

Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing (311991)

PSC

COMPOSITE FOOD PACKAGES (8970)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a661f913c23f49e79f982a6790b0fca4/view
Timeline
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    Posted Mar 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Mar 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 18, 2025, 3:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Virginia Army National Guard (VAARNG), is seeking vendors to provide food rations and raw subsistence through a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for delivery across Virginia. This procurement aims to support Inactive Duty Training (IDT), Annual Training (AT), and activities at the VAARNG Regional Training Institute (RTI), with deliveries primarily scheduled during peak training months from May to August, requiring service on three out of four weekends each month. Interested businesses are encouraged to submit a narrative detailing their capabilities, including small business classifications and delivery logistics, with inquiries due by April 4, 2025, and responses required by April 18, 2025. For further information, vendors may contact David A. Pickard at david.a.pickard.civ@army.mil.

Point(s) of Contact
David A. Pickard
david.a.pickard.civ@army.mil
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Sources Sought for FY26 Food Rations IDC.docx
Mar 7, 2025, 3:11 PM UTC
The Virginia Army National Guard (VAARNG) is seeking to acquire rations and raw subsistence for delivery across Virginia in support of Inactive Duty Training (IDT), Annual Training (AT), and training at the VAARNG Regional Training Institute (RTI). This solicitation will be structured as a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC), commencing either on June 30, 2026, or upon award. The contract encompasses a 12-month base period with options for additional twelve-month terms and a six-month extension. Deliveries are expected to occur at multiple locations, primarily during the peak training months from May to August, with requirements for three out of four weekends monthly. The purpose of this notice is to gauge interest and capabilities among businesses to fulfill these logistics. Interested vendors are invited to submit a brief narrative detailing their capacity to meet the requirements, including small business classifications, distribution center locations, delivery team availability, and order lead times. Inquiries about this notice must be presented by April 4, 2025, and responses are due by April 18, 2025. This announcement will influence whether a competitive solicitation or sole-source procurement will proceed based on vendor interest and qualifications.
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