Food Supply & Ingredient Provisioning

The contract entails the supply of core food items such as entrees, starches, desserts, and beverages to support military meal operations, with precise and non-negotiable substitution rules ensuring nutritional standards and operational requirements are consistently met. All provided ingredients must comply with strict specifications for quality, safety, and sourcing, and any deviations from approved items require prior authorization. The procurement is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside designation, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA, and falls under NAICS code 424480 for food and beverage merchant wholesalers. Performance of this contract is required at the location in Johnston, Iowa, with a response deadline of May 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. The solicitation is managed by the Department of Defense through its W7M8 Uspfo Activity Ia Arng office and is accessible via the SAM.gov portal. Although no point of contact is listed, interested parties must submit proposals by the stated deadline to be considered, and all vendors must be certified small businesses eligible under the SBA’s set-aside program. The contract emphasizes reliability, adherence to military dietary guidelines, and logistical capacity to deliver consistent, high-volume shipments under stringent quality control measures.