Meal Logistics and Transportation

The contract entails the transportation of temperature-controlled meals from the preparation facility to the Pierre Armory, ensuring strict adherence to timing, temperature integrity, and military logistics standards. Delivery must be executed in close coordination with the prime contractor and fully compliant with Department of Defense protocols, emphasizing reliability, accountability, and operational readiness. The service requires specialized equipment and trained personnel capable of maintaining required temperature ranges throughout transit, with no tolerance for delays or deviations that could compromise food safety or mission support. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 484220, restricted to total small business concerns, with a response deadline of May 12, 2026. The work is performance-based and centered on the 57501 zip code area, with all activities governed by DoD logistical directives. The contracting activity is under the U.S. Army National Guard’s Department of Defense office, and the successful vendor must demonstrate proven experience in secure, time-sensitive food distribution within federal defense environments.