MN ARNG State Bulk Food
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Minnesota Army National Guard (MNARNG) USP&FO, Purchasing and Contracting, has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for its State Bulk Food Program. This program entails the ordering, processing, and delivery of bulk food to over 100 locations throughout the State of Minnesota. The full solicitation is anticipated to be posted on SAM.gov on or about February 15, 2026. This procurement is designated as Unrestricted, Full and Open Competition.
Scope of Work
The successful contractor will be responsible for the comprehensive management of the State's Bulk Food Program. Key responsibilities include:
- Ordering bulk food supplies.
- Processing food items as required.
- Delivering food to more than 100 distinct locations across Minnesota.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Pre-Solicitation Notice (leading to a future solicitation)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted, Full and Open Competition
- NAICS Code: 722310 Food Services Contractors
- Size Standard: $41,500,000
- Response Due (for this notice): January 28, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Full Solicitation Expected: On or about February 15, 2026
- Published: January 14, 2026
Additional Notes
Potential offerors are solely responsible for monitoring www.sam.gov for the release of the full solicitation package and any subsequent amendments. All questions regarding this pre-solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Specialist, Nathan Skalicky, at nathan.a.skalicky.mil@army.mil. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. All interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to any potential award.