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Ration Distribution for the Virginia Army National Guard

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The Virginia National Guard is preparing to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to supply and deliver subsistence items and meals across the Commonwealth of Virginia. This procurement will be conducted under solicitation number W912LQ19R0001, replacing the previous solicitation W912LQ18R0004, with an anticipated solicitation release date of October 31, 2018. The contract will be awarded through unrestricted, full and open competition, and is categorized under NAICS code 311991, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The government intends to make an award without further discussions, emphasizing the importance for vendors to maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). All solicitation documents and subsequent amendments will be available electronically on the Federal Business Opportunities website (www.fbo.gov), and no paper copies will be distributed. Vendors are responsible for regularly monitoring the website to obtain all relevant information, as the government will not be held liable for any issues related to internet access or missed updates. Inquiries related to this solicitation must be submitted via email to the designated Contract Specialist, Rebecca Fowler, with phone inquiries currently not being accepted. This contract opportunity aims to ensure a steady and reliable distribution of ration supplies to support the Virginia Army National Guard’s operational needs.

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Virginia National Guard seeks firm fixed price contract for subsistence items via open competition.

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Department Of Defense → W7N5 Uspfo Activity VA ArngView Agency

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311991 - Perishable Prepared Food ManufacturingView NAICS

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VA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W7N5 Uspfo Activity VA Arng
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OfficeRICHMOND, VA, 23297-0000, USA
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Department Of Defense → W7N5 Uspfo Activity VA Arng
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Office AddressRICHMOND, VA, 23297-0000, USA
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Rebecca FowlerContract Specialist
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This requirement will now be solicited under solicitation number W912LQ19R0001. The tentative solicitation issue date is changed to October 31, 2018. There will be no further announcements against solicitation posting W912LQ18R0004. The Virginia National Guard intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for award of a firm fixed price indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity type contract to provide and deliver subsistence items and meals throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. This requirement is being issued on an unrestricted, full and open competition basis. The applicable NAICS is 311991 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The tentative solicitation issue date is September 27, 2018. The government intends to award without discussions. Vendors are required to have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Interested vendors are hereby alerted the government does not intend to issue paper solicitation documents or amendments. Solicitation documents and notifications will be posted on www.fbo.gov. It is the vendor's responsibility to check the website for all information regarding this solicitation. The government is not responsible for any loss of internet connectivity or for a vendor's inability to access the documents posted. Questions regarding this notice are to be emailed to rebecca.l.fowler6.civ@mail.mil. Phone requests and questions regarding this notice will not be taken at this time.

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