Unrestricted Solicitation: Firm Fixed-Price, Commercial Item to provide the manufacture and incidental delivery of perishable, prepared food items for the Standing Rock Service Unit (SRSU), Ft. Yates IHS Hospital (FYH), Ft. Yates, North Dakota.
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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 Great Plains Area Indian Health Service (IHS) is soliciting quotes for the manufacture and incidental delivery of perishable, prepared food items for the Standing Rock Service Unit (SRSU), Fort Yates IHS Hospital in Fort Yates, North Dakota. This is an unrestricted, full and open competition for a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Commercial Item purchase order. Quotes are due May 27, 2026, at 12:00 pm CDT.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves providing perishable prepared food items, dry goods, kitchen utensils/supplies, and kitchen cleaning/disinfecting supplies. All items will be ordered on an as-needed basis. Deliveries must occur within five (5) business days of order placement to 10 Standing Rock Avenue, Fort Yates, North Dakota 58538. Items must be free from damage, spoilage, or contamination, and perishable goods expiring within seven (7) calendar days of delivery will not be accepted. Damaged or expired goods require credit or replacement within two (2) calendar days. Proper handling, packaging, and transportation are essential to maintain quality and safety, with priority support for emergency deliveries.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Commercial Item purchase order.
- Solicitation Number: 75H70626Q00024.
- Period of Performance: One (1) year from the date of award.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted, full and open competition.
- NAICS Code: 311991 – Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing.
- Small Business Size Standard: 700 employees.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: May 27, 2026, at 12:00 pm CDT.
- Questions Due: May 16, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CDT.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to david.jones@ihs.gov.
- Required Documents: Quotes must be on company letterhead, signed and dated, including the solicitation number, company contact information, a technical description of items, warranty terms, pricing schedule, "Remit to" address, completed SAM.gov representations and certifications, acknowledgment of amendments, and a statement of agreement with all terms.
- Evaluation Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be assessed on Past Performance (based on US Government CPARs, recent and relevant), Problem and Approach (demonstrating capability in manufacturing, delivery, food safety, and logistics), Management and Capability (organizational capacity, staffing, quality control, supply chain), and Price (fair and reasonable). The Government intends to award without discussions, so initial proposals should be the best offer.
- Other Requirements: Contractors must have a UEI number & TIN and be registered with SAM.gov. Proposals must remain firm until September 30, 2026. Invoicing will be processed through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).