Indiana Statewide Rations IDIQ

Questions and Answers attached on July 7, 2024. See Attachments

This is a solicitation for quotes for the Indiana Army National Guard (INARNG) Prime Vendor Subsistence ID / IQ, solicitation number W912L9-24-Q-0016. The ID / IQ has a minimum value of $500.00 and maximum value of $7,000,000.00. 

The purpose of this contract is to supply and distribute various grocery and boxed meals requested by the Indiana National Guard (INARNG) selected from the INARNG Menu Book based on orders placed through the Army Food Management Information System (AFMIS) on a weekly basis to INARNG unit armories throughout the State of Indiana. Vendor will assume all warehouse storage and delivery responsibilities. Vendor will meet acquisition and distribution timelines by ensuring weekly delivery schedules meet military unit training schedules.

Meal Kit Standards are published by the Joint Culinary Center of Excellence (JCCOE) and are designated to meet or exceed the dietary guidelines put forth by the USDA / Department of Health and Human Services and the Army nutrition standards in Army Regulation (AR) 40-25.

Vendor shall supply the following broad categories of items:

1. Chilled Products

2. Frozen Fish, Meat, Poultry

3. Semi-perishable Food Items, e.g. canned foods, condiments, sauces, spices, seasonings, fats, oils, confectionery, nuts, sugars, etc.

4. Frozen Foods, e.g. fruits, vegetables, prepared foods other than fish, meat, and Poultry.

5. Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

6. Cereals (hot and cold)

7. Eggs

8. Dairy and Ice Cream Products

9. Beverages and Juices

10. Bakery Products

11. Prepared food box Lunches

The period of performance shall be a base ordering year for twelve months. The contract will include four additional twelve-month ordering periods. Vendor shall accept payment by both Government Purchase Card (GPC) and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

All offers must acknowledge any and all amendments on the 1449 as part of a conforming proposal.