Fresh Produce Supply for Military Meals

The contract requires the supply of fresh fruits and vegetables meeting USDA Grade A standards, sourced exclusively from facilities approved by the U.S. Department of Commerce, for delivery to military dining facilities at Fort Drum, New York, on three specified dates in July 2026. The produce must comply with strict quality and safety protocols to ensure nutritional value and consistency for service members, and all suppliers must be verified to meet federal food safety and sourcing regulations. Delivery timelines are tightly scheduled, and compliance with grading and sourcing requirements is mandatory for contract fulfillment. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under the SBA program, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only qualified small businesses are eligible to bid. The North American Industry Classification System code 111211 identifies the primary industry as vegetable and melon farming, reinforcing the focus on fresh agricultural production. The solicitation was posted on June 24, 2026, with a response deadline of July 1, 2026, giving potential vendors a limited window to prepare and submit proposals. The contracting activity is managed by the U.S. Army, under the Department of Defense, with performance obligations centered entirely at Fort Drum, and all contractual deliverables must align with military meal planning and logistical requirements.