Prime Vendor - Subsistence ID/IQ
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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 Ohio Army National Guard (OHARNG) has issued a Solicitation (W91364-26-Q-A012) for a Prime Vendor Subsistence Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This opportunity seeks a contractor to supply and distribute various grocery items and boxed meals to approximately 100 OHARNG units and 10,000 Soldiers across Ohio. The contract has a minimum value of $500 and a maximum of $8,000,000.00. Proposals are due May 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The selected Prime Vendor will be responsible for the consistent and timely acquisition, storage, assembly, and delivery of subsistence items. This includes procuring, storing, and delivering weekly orders of grocery items and nutritionally complete, brand-name meal kits (e.g., Rapid Preparation, Shelf Stable, Frozen Kit, Individual/Standard meals) to locations throughout Ohio. The vendor must assume all warehouse storage and delivery responsibilities, ensuring strict temperature control and sanitation standards. Deliveries are typically scheduled Monday through Friday, with potential for Saturday deliveries, and must be completed in one shipment per unit/location.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Single Award, Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
- Period of Performance: A base ordering year of twelve months, with four additional twelve-month ordering periods (up to 60 months total).
- Value: Minimum $500, Maximum $8,000,000.00.
- Payment: Vendor must accept Government Purchase Card (GPC) and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
- NAICS Code: 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) with a size standard of 700 employees.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must be registered in SAM and not on the EPLS. Quotes, including a "FAR and DFARS 889 Representation Form" and completed provisions, must be submitted via email to Amanda Britton (Amanda.L.Britton4.civ@army.mil). A Quality Control Program (QCP) is required at quote submission. Quotes must remain valid for 60 days. Evaluation will be based on the Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, considering:
- Price: Evaluated for reasonableness; unbalanced pricing may lead to unacceptability.
- Technical: Must receive an "acceptable" rating across subfactors including Facility Management, Products, and Management. Unacceptable ratings will lead to elimination.
- Past Performance: Evaluated based on a maximum of four current and relevant contracts.
Reporting & Quality Assurance
The contractor will be required to submit various weekly and monthly reports, including:
- Weekly: Dashboard Summary (WDS) and Invoice Summary (WIS) Reports.
- Monthly: Invoice Summary (MIS), Meal Usage Summary (MUS), and Menu Item Usage (MIU) Reports. A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) outlines the government's performance monitoring, focusing on outcomes. The contractor is responsible for its own Quality Control (QC) program, adhering to Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) for areas like delivery timeliness, food standards, and sanitation.
Key Dates
- Published Date: April 16, 2026
- Offer Due Date: May 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST