Perishable Subsistence Items (Groceries) for Dredge Crew on Upper Mississippi River (May - Dec 2026)

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District requires a contractor to supply perishable subsistence items to the Dredge Goetz Fleet at various locations along the Mississippi River. This procurement supports the 2026 dredging season, spanning from May 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. Deliveries occur Monday through Friday between 0800 and 1700 hours at specific sites, with Goetz crew members assisting in unloading the delivery vehicles. While an initial large order is placed in early May to stock the pantry and freezers, subsequent weekly orders typically focus on fresh produce, dairy, eggs, baked goods, and restock items. Due to market volatility, pricing for weekly orders will be adjusted based on index pricing.

This solicitation, identified as W912ES26QA044, is a 100% small business set-aside (SBA) under NAICS code 311991 for Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing and PSC 8970 for Composite Food Packages. Offerors must provide pricing for approximately 850 items listed in the provided schedule. Ordering officers generally place requests six days prior to the desired delivery date, though operational requirements may necessitate shorter lead times. All proposal documents must be submitted via the PIEE Module by the response deadline of April 21, 2026. John Riederer serves as the point of contact for this requirement, which includes one PDF attachment posted on April 6, 2026.