Prime Vendor - Subsistence ID/IQ
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The Ohio Army National Guard has issued solicitation W91364-26-Q-A012 for a Prime Vendor Subsistence Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to supply and distribute various grocery items and boxed meals across Ohio. The contract features a base ordering period of twelve months with four optional twelve-month extensions, a minimum guaranteed order value of $500, and a maximum ceiling of $8 million. The prime vendor will be responsible for acquisition, warehousing, packaging, labeling, quality control, and delivery of food products meeting strict standards, including compliance with MIL-STD-129 for shipment and storage marking and MIL-STD-130 for item unique identification requirements. Temperature-controlled shipping and storage conditions are mandated, with refrigeration requirements for perishables such as meat, dairy, and produce. Quality assurance will be enforced through inspection at destination by government representatives, adherence to sanitation and pest control regulations, and mandatory performance metrics like on-time delivery rates of 99% and timely reporting of at least 90%. This firm-fixed-price IDIQ contract, set aside exclusively for small businesses under FAR 19.5, requires vendors to manage all warehouse storage and delivery logistics, accepting payment via Government Purchase Card and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). The evaluation process prioritizes technical capability, including facility management and product quality, and past performance, with awards based on the lowest price among technically acceptable and satisfactory performers. Offerors must comply with extensive federal acquisition regulations, security clearance requirements, subcontracting limitations, and cybersecurity provisions including compliance with NIST standards and reporting in government systems. The delivery location is primarily Columbus, Ohio, with potential additional sites throughout the state. The solicitation includes comprehensive packaging, marking, and labeling criteria covering product integrity, shelf life, and identification markings, all subject to inspection by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Proposals are due by May 15, 2026, and must adhere to detailed instructions, including required attachments such as meal books, price lists, and quality assurance plans.
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SOLICITATION: The Ohio Army National Guard (OHARNG) has issued a Prime Vendor Subsistence Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) W91364-26-Q-A012, solicitation. The minimum value is $500 and the maximum value is $8,000,000.00. The period of performance shall be a base ordering year for twelve months with four additional twelve-month ordering periods. Vendor shall accept payment by both Government Purchase Card (GPC) and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
This IDIQ will supply and distribute various grocery items and boxed meals to locations throughout Ohio. Vendor will assume all warehouse storage and delivery responsibilities.
Please revew the Solicitaiton, W91364-26-Q-A012, and attachments for details.
AMENDMENT 0001: Removes Small Business Set-Aside & Extends RFQ Closing Date.
As an $8 million prime vendor for food supply services, the organization is committed to providing small business concerns the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in contract performance, in strict accordance with FAR 52.219-8 (Utilization of Small Business Concerns). Because the total contract value exceeds the regulatory threshold, the contractor shall implement and maintain a formal Small Business Subcontracting Plan pursuant to FAR 52.219-9. This comprehensive plan is structured to span the base period and all subsequent option years, satisfying the requirements of FAR 19.704(c) by establishing separate, sustained socioeconomic utilization goals for the base contract and each option period. To meet rigorous mission requirements for fresh produce, dry goods, and logistical support, the plan prioritizes long-term, resilient partnerships with Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB), Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), and HUBZone-certified vendors. To ensure operational transparency and ongoing compliance throughout the life of the contract, the prime contractor is required to provide prompt, written notification to the Contracting Officer regarding any material changes to the approved subcontracting plan. This mandatory reporting applies throughout the base year and all exercised option intervals, encompassing changes in the availability of designated subcontractors, supply chain disruptions, or any anticipated inability to meet established goals. In accordance with the administration requirements of FAR 52.219-9, continuous communication allows the government to promptly review and approve necessary modifications.