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This Solicitation opportunity from South Carolina was posted on May 20, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Purchase of Perishable and Non-perishable Food Items and Distribution

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125-19-6-2State & Local

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NAICS: 311999
New
Federal
Full-Line Food and Food-Service Supply Distribution - Lawton Indian Hospital
Solicitation # IHS-SS-10222026
The Indian Health Service is issuing a Sources Sought notice, solicitation number IHS-SS-10222026, to identify capable Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) for a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement. The requirement is for full-line food and food-service supply distribution to the Lawton Indian Hospital Dietary Department in Lawton, Oklahoma. Under the Buy Indian Act, preference will be given to Indian Economic Enterprises. The selected contractor must provide all labor, transportation, and resources to deliver products to the hospital receiving dock, with standard orders required within two business days and a preference for delivery between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. The contractor must adhere to strict quality and safety standards, including FDA Food Code, HACCP principles for cold-chain handling, and USDA Grade A or equivalent quality. Specific shelf-life requirements apply to various product categories, such as a minimum of two weeks for milk and 90 days for frozen items. Interested respondents must submit a capability statement and a Buy Indian Act Representation Form to Contract Specialist Mary Ann Yocham by November 6, 2026. Submissions are limited to five pages and must demonstrate specific experience in food distribution rather than providing generic capability statements. Evaluation for the eventual award will be based on a representative market basket of high-consumption items.
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The School District of Pickens County is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to supply USDA-compliant, shelf-stable meal packages designed for students during out-of-school periods such as summer and intersession programs. This contract encompasses both perishable and non-perishable food items and their distribution within South Carolina. Vendors will be evaluated based on a Best Value methodology, which considers not only price but also factors like quality, reliability, compliance with regulations, and overall service performance. The solicitation, identified by number 125-19-6-2 and posted on May 20, 2026, has a response deadline of June 2, 2026. Interested vendors can contact Julie Hunter via the provided procurement email for additional information. This contract aims to ensure consistent access to nutritious meals for students during periods when school is not in session, emphasizing compliance with USDA standards and operational reliability.

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Pickens County seeks vendors for USDA-compliant, shelf-stable student meals, evaluating quality and price.

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South Carolina → Pickens Co. Schools

Place of Performance

SC, USA

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AgencySouth Carolina → Pickens Co. Schools
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South Carolina → Pickens Co. Schools
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The School District of Pickens County is requesting proposals from qualified vendors to provide USDA-compliant, shelf-stable meal packages for students during out-of-school periods, including summer and intersession programs. The District intends to award this contract using a Best Value evaluation methodology, allowing consideration of price and other factors including quality, reliability, compliance, and overall service.

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