Camp Ripley Bulk Ice

SOL #: W912LM26QA010Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W7NG USPFO ACTIVITY MN ARNG
LITTLE FALLS, MN, 56345-4173, United States

Place of Performance

Little Falls, MN

NAICS

Ice Manufacturing (312113)

PSC

Beverages, Nonalcoholic (8960)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
May 7, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 21, 2026, 3:00 PM

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 (W7NG USPFO ACTIVITY MN ARNG) is soliciting proposals for bulk cubed bagged ice for Camp Ripley in Little Falls, MN. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by May 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.

Scope of Work

This opportunity requires the manufacturing, packaging, and delivery of potable, cube or shaved ice (not crushed) for CRC Supply and Services at Camp Ripley. Ice must be packaged in 20-pound bags (minimum 1.75 mil thickness plastic), stacked securely on pallets (max 100 bags/pallet, shrink-wrapping desired), and originate from a sanitarily approved establishment.

Deliveries are F.O.B. Destination to CRC Supply and Services, building 2-207, Camp Ripley, Little Falls, MN, or alternate locations within the training center. The contractor must use a refrigerated truck or trailer maintaining a temperature of 18 degrees Fahrenheit or less and provide their own pallet jack for offloading. The estimated total quantity for FY2026 is 80,000 lbs (with a maximum limit of 120,000 lbs), with individual orders ranging from a minimum of 5,000 lbs (during peak months) up to 40,000 lbs. Deliveries must be made within 48 hours of request.

Contract & Timeline

  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Request for Quotation (RFQ).
  • Period of Performance: FY2026, with potential ordering periods extending through May 31, 2031, and an option to extend services for up to 6 months. The first delivery is estimated for June 1, 2026.
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), with a size standard of 750 employees.
  • Response Due: May 21, 2026, 10:00 AM CST.
  • Published: May 7, 2026.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals must be submitted electronically as searchable Adobe PDF files via email to the Contracting Specialist and Contracting Officer. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to the Contract Specialist no later than 7 days prior to the solicitation close date.

Evaluation Factors: Price, Technical Submission, and Past Performance. All factors must be considered acceptable for award. The award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government. Bidders must utilize the provided Pricing Worksheet (B 01) to submit unit and total prices for the base year and four option periods.

Contact

For inquiries, contact Jonathan D Larsen at jonathan.d.larsen2.mil@army.mil.

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: May 7, 2026
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