RAW SUBSISTENCE SUPPORT

This government solicitation (W91SMC-26-Q-A008) is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial raw subsistence (food products and related support) for the Illinois Army National Guard’s Annual Training Operations. The procurement, under NAICS code 311999 (All other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing), will be awarded based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Proposals must be submitted electronically to Donald Piper by May 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM CDT, and must include a technical and a price proposal. Technical proposals are evaluated on a pass/fail basis against specific standards for product quality, delivery logistics (to Marseilles Training Center, IL, on specified dates in May and June), and compliance (e.g., Berry Amendment for US-produced food). Price proposals are evaluated for reasonableness. The document includes detailed lists of food items required for four separate deliveries in May and June 2026. The contract incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including requirements for Item Unique Identification and Valuation.

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for procuring raw subsistence for the Illinois Army National Guard (ILARNG). The contractor is responsible for sourcing, supplying, and delivering food products to the Marseilles Training Center on specified dates in May and June. All food items must meet stringent quality standards, including USDA "Choice" or higher for meat, 90% lean content for ground meat, and Grade B or higher for frozen vegetables. Produce must be fresh with at least 75% shelf life remaining. Deliveries require strict temperature control for refrigerated and frozen goods, and vehicles must be sanitary. Substitutions need prior government approval, and all products are subject to inspection and rejection if they fail to meet specifications. The contractor must comply with the FDA Food Code and the Berry Amendment, ensuring all food is grown or produced in the United States.

The document outlines four delivery schedules for various food and kitchen supplies across different dates in May and June. Each delivery, identified by a CLIN (Contract Line Item Number), details a comprehensive list of products, their unit of issue, and corresponding quantities. The items include fresh produce, meats, dairy, baked goods, beverages, canned goods, spices, and other essential kitchen staples. The deliveries are scheduled for May 29th, June 2nd, June 5th, and June 9th. This document serves as a procurement request or order form, specifying the exact inventory required for each delivery, indicating a recurring need for a diverse range of provisions.

This document clarifies a question regarding pack size differences in a government Request for Proposal (RFP) or similar procurement document. A vendor inquired whether to submit quotes for pack sizes that differed from the requested amounts, citing examples like 16oz versus 22oz for various spices. The government's response clarifies that the quoted amount must at least meet the requested quantity. If a vendor's pack size is smaller than specified, they must provide multiple containers to fulfill the requirement, ensuring the total quantity supplied equals or exceeds the requested amount. This guidance is critical for vendors to ensure their submissions comply with the terms of the RFP.