MN ARNG State Bulk Food

SOL #: W912LM-26-Q-A003Combined 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

Food Service Contractors (722310)

PSC

Dairy Foods And Eggs (8910)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/404614a414fc42d7bb854a79522ed317/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 25, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 3, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 18, 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 Minnesota Army National Guard (MN ARNG) is soliciting proposals for a Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for State Bulk Food supplies. This opportunity, valued at an estimated $47,000,000, aims to establish a state-wide contract for bulk food and related items. There is no set-aside designation for this procurement. Proposals are due February 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.

Purpose & Scope

This combined synopsis/solicitation seeks a vendor to provide bulk food items, smallwares, flatware, and food preparation/serving products for the MN ARNG. The contract will cover a base year (April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027) with four additional 12-month ordering periods. Deliveries are required for over 100 locations throughout Minnesota, with significant concentrations in the Twin Cities Metro area and the Little Falls/Camp Ripley Area. Task Orders will be issued monthly based on estimated requirements.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC), Commercial Supplies, IDIQ.
Estimated Value: $47,000,000.
Period of Performance: Base year (April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027) plus four 12-month option periods.
Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.
FOB: Destination.
Set-Aside: None.

Key Requirements

The selected vendor must:

Provide a wide range of bulk food items, as detailed in Exhibit 1 ("150 Most Used Items") and Exhibit 2 ("Non Food Items").
Maintain a vendor warehouse located in Minnesota.
Deliver to 112 specific locations across the state (Exhibit 3), adhering to strict temperature controls (frozen <=0°F, chilled 32-40°F) and delivery schedules (typically Thursdays/Fridays, 0830-1500).
Offer an online ordering system with features such as an online catalog, selectable delivery dates, and an automated approval process. A video tutorial of the system is required.
Accommodate "Rush" deliveries within 48 hours and provide a pickup area for orders placed 12-48 hours in advance.
Be responsible for unloading items and removing all packaging materials.
Ensure delivery personnel can access military installations and that contractor employees complete AT Level I Awareness and iWATCH training.

Submission & Evaluation

Solicitation Number: W912LM-26-Q-A003.
Proposals Due: February 26, 2026, 10:00 AM CST.
Anticipated Award Date: March 18, 2026.
Submission Method: Electronically via email to the Contracting Specialist and Chief of the Contracting Office, in searchable Adobe PDF format.
Evaluation Factors: Price, Technical Approach, and Past Performance. Price evaluation will consider Exhibits 1 & 2, delivery costs, and historical data.