Perishable Subsistence Items (Groceries) for Dredge Crew on Upper Mississippi River (May - Dec 2026)
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- Solicitation number
- W912ES26QA044
- Agency
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ENDIST St Paul
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 311991 Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing
- PSC
- 8970 Composite Food Packages
- Place of performance
- First Delivery to: 431 North Shore Drive, Fountain City, WI 54629 --- Subsequent deliveries to points along Mississippi River (see Attachment 2) 54629
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District is soliciting perishable subsistence items (groceries) to supply the Dredge Goetz Fleet at various points on the Mississippi River during the 2026 dredging season from May 1 through December 31, 2026. Offerors must provide pricing for approximately 850 food items listed on the Schedule of Food Items, with weekly orders typically placed six days in advance. Key contract requirements include the ability to deliver Monday through Friday between 0800 and 1700 hours to designated delivery sites in Attachment 2, with the understanding that the first order will be substantial to stock pantries and freezers for the season, while subsequent orders will focus on perishable items such as fresh produce, dairy, eggs, and baked goods. A significant change for 2026 involves index pricing adjustments for weekly orders to account for food price volatility. The proposal due date is April 21, 2026, with all submissions required through the PIEE Module.
This solicitation is a 100 percent small business set-aside under NAICS code 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing), with an SBA size standard of 700 employees, making it available only to qualifying small businesses in this classification. No incumbent contractor or award value information is provided in the solicitation notice. The contract encompasses the procurement of approximately 850 food items with an anticipated eight-month performance period, beginning with a large initial order around May 1 followed by weekly replenishment orders throughout the dredging season. The place of performance is located at 431 North Shore Drive, Fountain City, Wisconsin 54629, where all deliveries will be made by the contractor with assistance from Goetz crew members for unloading.
Notice text
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ? St. Paul District requires a Contractor to supply Perishable Subsistence Items (i.e. Groceries) to the Dredge Goetz Fleet at various points on the Mississippi River during the 2026 Dredging Season (1 May ? 31 December 2026). Ordering Officers from the Goetz will typically place orders for provisions weekly six days prior to desired delivery, but this may be less due to operational tempo and changing conditions. Orders will be limited to items listed on the Schedule of Food Items, and delivery will be limited to the listed sites in Attachment 2. Deliveries will take place Monday ? Friday, 0800 ? 1700. Goetz crew will assist with unloading delivery vehicle. Offerors will be asked to provide pricing for each of the approximately 850 items on Attachment 1 - Schedule of Food Items. The first order is typically placed for delivery around May 1 and is very large, to fill the pantry and freezers for the season. Typical orders during the season are limited to fresh fruit, seasonal vegetables, fresh dairy and eggs, fresh baked goods, and items that the kitchen runs low on. NEW FOR 2026 - Due to the volatility of food prices, Prices for weekly orders will be adjusted based on Index Pricing. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small businesses under NAICS 311991, with an SBA size standard of 700 employees. Please submit all documents using the PIEE Module.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Perishable Subsistence Items (Groceries) for Dredge Crew on Upper Mississippi River (May - Dec 2026) | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Perishable Subsistence Items (Groceries) for Dredge Crew on Upper Mississippi River (May - Dec 2026) | Pre-Solicitation |
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