RAW SUBSISTENCE SUPPORT

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ) for commercial supply, specifically "404th AT Raw Subsistence." The government is procuring raw food products and related support for the Illinois Army National Guard (ILARNG) to support Annual Training Operations. This announcement serves as the sole solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued.

• Provision of all food products and related support necessary to meet specifications detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW) and appendices.

• Includes sourcing, supply, and delivery of raw subsistence to the designated delivery location.

• Specific delivery dates are May 29, June 2, June 5, and June 9, 2026.

• Product quality standards include USDA Choice or higher for meat, minimum 90% lean for ground meat, fresh/unadulterated produce with at least 75% shelf-life remaining, Grade B or higher for frozen/canned items, and canned goods free of defects/damage.

• Delivery to Illinois National Guard, Building DFAC A, Marseilles Training Center, 1700 Army Road, Marseilles, IL 61341.

• Refrigerated items at/below 41F; frozen items at/below 0F.

• Commitment to replace rejected items within 24 hours at no additional cost.

• Sanitary transport vehicles; no commingling with non-food items.

• Adherence to current FDA Food Code.

• All food products must be grown/produced in the United States (Berry Amendment).

• Contract type is not explicitly stated, but the solicitation is issued as an RFQ for a firm-fixed-price arrangement.

• Period of Performance is tied to the delivery dates in June 2026.

• Estimated value is not stated.

• RFI Deadline: May 18, 2026, 11:00 am CDT

• Proposal Deadline: May 21, 2026, 11:00 am CDT

• Quotes must be submitted in writing via email to Donald Piper at donald.g.piper6.mil@army.mil.

• Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis.

• Proposals must be rated "Acceptable" for all non-price factors to be considered.

• Technical proposals should not contain pricing information; price proposals are separate.

• Electronic documents must not be secured, locked, or inaccessible, and should be less than 10MB.

• Volume I (Technical Proposal) limited to 20 pages; Volume II (Price Proposal) has no page limit.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest-priced proposal will be evaluated for Technical Acceptability. If acceptable, award is made. If not, the next lowest-priced proposal is evaluated.

• This acquisition is unrestricted and full and open competition.

• NAICS Code: 311999 - All other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing.

• Size Standard: Not specified, but implied to be for any responsible small or large business.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those related to commercial items, payment, and unique item identification.

• DFARS clauses are also incorporated, including those related to safeguarding covered defense information and transportation.

• Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) is required for payment and receiving reports.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To procure raw subsistence (food supplies) for the Illinois Army National Guard (ILARNG) to support their operations.

• Provide all necessary food products and related support.

• Includes sourcing, supply, and delivery of raw subsistence.

• Location: Illinois National Guard, Building DFAC A, Marseilles Training Center, 1700 Army Road, Marseilles, IL 61341.

• Schedule: Deliveries required on May 29, June 2, June 5, and June 9, all by 4:00 PM. A detailed schedule is in the solicitation document.

Specific products and quantities are detailed in Appendix 1 of the SOW. The contractor may use varying units of measure as long as the total quantity matches the government's request.

• Product Quality:
  • Meat: USDA grade "Choice" or higher; ground meat must be 90% lean.
  • Produce: Must be free of adulteration and have at least 75% shelf life remaining.
  • Frozen Foods: Grade B or higher, delivered at or below 0°F.
  • Canned Goods: Free from dents, rust, or packaging defects.
• Delivery and Handling:
  • Refrigerated items: Delivered at or below 41°F.
  • Frozen items: Delivered at or below 0°F.
  • Substitutions require prior government approval.
  • Government reserves the right to inspect and reject items not meeting requirements.
  • Rejected items must be replaced within 24 hours at no cost.
• Compliance:
  • Sanitation: Delivery vehicles must be clean; food items not commingled with non-food items.
  • Food Safety: Comply with current FDA Food Code.
  • Origin: All food products must be grown or produced in the U.S. and comply with the Berry Amendment.