TW-26 Bread, Fresh Fruits and Vegetables *Subject to Availability of Funds*
Overview
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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, specifically United States Army South (ARSOUTH), is soliciting quotations for Bread, Fresh Fruits, and Vegetables to support Exercise Tradewinds 2026 (ExTW-26). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ W912CL26QA018) for commercial products, structured as a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. Quotations are due by May 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide specific quantities of food items for approximately 800 personnel during the exercise:
- Bread: 1,248 loaves (rye, white, wheat, or raisin).
- Fresh Fruits: 2,352 lbs.
- Vegetables: 1,176 lbs.
- Condiments: Assorted salad dressing (light or regular, individual packets or containers no larger than 16 fl oz) and other condiments.
Deliveries are required every four days or as scheduled by government acceptors, to Field Feeding Sites at Camp Crabbs and Camp Blizzard. All produce must meet "U.S. Fancy grade" or "U.S. No. 1 grade" standards, ensuring freshness, absence of decay, and specific handling (e.g., no cut fruits/vegetables, hard-skin produce only). Orders will be placed at least one week in advance.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026 – June 13, 2026
- Set-Aside: Not set-aside for small business concerns.
- NAICS Code: 424410 - General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers (Size Standard: 250 employees).
- Question Due Date: May 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
- Quotation Due Date: May 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
- Published Date: May 4, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be held firm for 60 calendar days from the receipt date. Evaluation will be based on Price and Technical Acceptability, requiring vendors to provide a list of items to ensure requirements are met. All quotations must be in U.S. Dollars and include all costs and fees. Offerors must have an active Federal Government contract registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Additional Notes
Specific clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference. Defense Base Act (DBA) Insurance is mandatory for services outside the U.S. and must be secured after award.