Closed Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    Perishable Subsistence Items (Groceries) for Dredge Crew on Upper Mississippi River (May - Dec 2026)

    Sol. W912ES26QA044SolicitationSet-aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)SAINT PAUL, MN
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Apr 21, 2026
    POSTED
    Apr 6, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    311991
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    8970
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requires a contractor to supply perishable subsistence items, specifically groceries, to the Dredge Goetz Fleet on the Upper Mississippi River from May to December 2026. This solicitation is set aside for small businesses under NAICS 311991, with pricing adjusted based on index pricing due to food price volatility.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    W912ES26QA044
    Notice Type
    Solicitation
    Set-Aside
    Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
    Posted Date
    April 6, 2026
    Response Deadline
    April 21, 2026
    NAICS Code
    311991AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    8970
    Contract Code
    2100
    Issuing Office
    W07V ENDIST ST PAUL
    Primary Contact
    John Riederer
    State
    MN
    ZIP Code
    55101-1323
    AI Product/Service
    product

    Description

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ? St. Paul District requires a Contractor to supply Perishable Subsistence Items (i.e. Groceries) to the Dredge Goetz Fleet at various points on the Mississippi River during the 2026 Dredging Season (1 May ? 31 December 2026). Ordering Officers from the Goetz will typically place orders for provisions weekly six days prior to desired delivery, but this may be less due to operational tempo and changing conditions. Orders will be limited to items listed on the Schedule of Food Items, and delivery will be limited to the listed sites in Attachment 2. Deliveries will take place Monday ? Friday, 0800 ? 1700. Goetz crew will assist with unloading delivery vehicle. Offerors will be asked to provide pricing for each of the approximately 850 items on Attachment 1 - Schedule of Food Items. The first order is typically placed for delivery around May 1 and is very large, to fill the pantry and freezers for the season. Typical orders during the season are limited to fresh fruit, seasonal vegetables, fresh dairy and eggs, fresh baked goods, and items that the kitchen runs low on. NEW FOR 2026 - Due to the volatility of food prices, Prices for weekly orders will be adjusted based on Index Pricing. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small businesses under NAICS 311991, with an SBA size standard of 700 employees. Please submit all documents using the PIEE Module.

    Key dates

    1. April 6, 2026Posted Date
    2. April 21, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    Perishable Subsistence Items (Groceries) for Dredge Crew on Upper Mississippi River (May - Dec 2026) is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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