Sources Sought for Bagged and Mermite Meals
ID: W912LN26RA001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7N4 USPFO ACTIVITY VT ARNGCOLCHESTER, VT, 05446-3099, USA

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (722310)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- FOOD (S203)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3457373d51014b89b29c459864ab53d9/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Vermont Army National Guard (VTARNG), is seeking sources for the procurement of bagged meals and hot mermite meals to be delivered to the Ethan Allen Firing Range in Jericho, Vermont. This requirement supports Inactive Duty Training (IDT), Annual Training (AT), and other training activities for tenant units at the range, with the contract structured as a single-award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) arrangement. The selected contractor will be responsible for fulfilling individual delivery orders throughout the contract's duration, with specific delivery dates and quantities to be determined. Interested vendors can contact Joel Greer at joel.m.greer.civ@army.mil or by phone at 802-338-3190 for further details.

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    Joel Greer
    (802) 338-3190
    joel.m.greer.civ@army.mil
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