18th Field Artillery FAB Ice Storage Boxes and Ice Delivery
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army, specifically the 18th Field Artillery FAB, is soliciting proposals for Ice Storage Boxes and Ice Delivery Services at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. This requirement includes providing three portable ice storage boxes with electrical connections and a consistent monthly supply of ice. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due March 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide and maintain three (3) portable ice storage boxes, including necessary electrical connections for operation. Services include the monthly delivery of sixty (60) 20-pound bags of ice per box (totaling 180 bags per month) to specific locations within Fort Bragg (3-327 BN, 3-321 BN, and 188th BSB footprints). Ice delivery will occur once every two weeks or upon request. The contractor is responsible for all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, and supervision, as well as conducting monthly maintenance on the ice storage boxes to ensure full operation and serviceability. Site cleanup and debris removal are also required upon completion of services.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation (Firm Fixed Price for both items)
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 (12 months)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 312113 (Beverages, Nonalcoholic) with a 750 employee size standard
- Questions Due: March 17, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Quotes Due: March 23, 2026, 3:00 PM EST
- Published Date: March 13, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Proposals should include a cover sheet with company legal name, address, CAGE Code, UEI, TIN, authorized signatory, statement of offer validity (120 days), and acknowledgment of amendments.
Additional Notes
This is an electronic release; no hard copies will be mailed. All referenced documents are available on SAM.gov. The contract includes various FAR and DFARS clauses. Work hours are 24 hours, and inspections will be conducted by the Brigade COR. Specific grid coordinates, building numbers, and Points of Contact (POCs) are provided for each delivery location.