FY26 Class 1 Rations (VANG)
ID: W912LQ-26-R-A001Type: Presolicitation
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)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/411a8ee210894bdda9c7ab28a420697e/view
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    Description

    The Virginia Army National Guard (VAARNG) is preparing to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement of raw subsistence and rations to support various training activities throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. This contract will require the selected vendor to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision for the delivery of meal kits and subsistence items, which will be awarded as a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with specific delivery orders issued during the contract's duration. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 311991 for Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing and is open to both large and small businesses. Interested vendors should note that the RFQ is expected to be posted on the System for Award Management (SAM) website around November 19, 2025, with quotes due by December 19, 2025. For further inquiries, vendors can contact David A. Pickard at david.a.pickard.civ@army.mil.

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    David A. Pickard
    david.a.pickard.civ@army.mil
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