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This Solicitation opportunity from Pennsylvania was posted on October 7, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Winter Prepared Food Bid

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6100064593State & Local

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NAICS: 311999
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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 contract titled "Winter Prepared Food Bid" is a solicitation issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, specifically related to the Ebensburg Center, to procure prepared foods for a winter event scheduled for December 2025. The procurement is limited to a total value of less than $10,000, with the contract size set precisely at $10,000. The primary goal is to secure a supplier capable of providing various food items, including Italian subs, veggie subs, gluten-free chef salads, and potato salad, in specified quantities. Bidders are required to submit their responses electronically by October 22, 2025, and must meet certain compliance criteria, such as brand specifications, delivery schedules, and registration on the Pennsylvania supplier portal. The award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with pricing based on FOB destination terms, and the contract allows for adjustments in quantities based on dietary needs. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of adhering to detailed specifications for each food item, including ingredients, packaging, and freshness standards. The RFQ highlights specific quantities, such as 800 Italian subs, 10 veggie subs, 4 gluten-free chef salads, and 200 pounds of potato salad, with delivery dates to be communicated later. The overall process involves strict compliance with instructions, timely submission, and acknowledgment of the solicitation terms. This procurement aims to ensure the provision of quality prepared foods for the winter event, supporting the department’s efforts to meet dietary and logistical requirements efficiently and cost-effectively within the specified budget constraints.

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Invitation For Bid 6100064593 DHS ODP EBC Winter Food

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Specs Winter Appreciation Meal

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AgencyPennsylvania → Department of Human Services "prior DPW"
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Looking for a supplier to provide prepared foods for winter event for less than $10,000.

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