Fort Knox CST Ice Support Base Plus
ID: PANMCC-25-P-0000-011148Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FT KNOXFORT KNOX, KY, 40121-5000, USA

NAICS

Ice Manufacturing (312113)

PSC

BEVERAGES, NONALCOHOLIC (8960)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 30, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 30, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Feb 4, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army at Fort Knox, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide ice products and rental of freezing equipment for Cadet Summer Training. The procurement includes 66,612 twenty-pound bags of cubed ice, 45,280 ten-pound blocks of ice, and the rental of three freezers, with a focus on ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards as outlined in the draft Statement of Work. This opportunity is critical for supporting military training activities, emphasizing the importance of timely and sanitary ice delivery. Interested small businesses must respond to the Sources Sought Notice by February 4, 2025, at 2 PM ET, and can direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Bryce L. Medley at bryce.l.medley.civ@army.mil or by phone at 502-624-3713.

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Jan 30, 2025, 5:05 PM UTC
The Statement of Work outlines the requirements for a contract involving the delivery of ice for Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox. Key points include mandatory antiterrorism awareness training for contractor personnel, adherence to security protocols, and completion of iWATCH training to identify suspicious activities. The estimated delivery quantities for cubed and block ice are noted, with historical usage data provided for reference. Deliveries must adhere to specific schedules and security access points, requiring documentation to ensure compliance. The contractor is responsible for ensuring sanitary conditions in ice manufacturing, with inspections mandated by the government to uphold quality standards. Freezing equipment may also be rented, and all deliveries must be completed promptly within stipulated timeframes. This contract highlights the government’s focus on compliance, safety, and logistical precision in support of military training activities.
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