Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
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Ice facility inspection standards MIL_STD_3006C_Appendix_G_Ice.pdf | Feb 25, 2026 |
Bags of Cubed Ice
Contact and place of performance
Richard Bearden
Fort Bliss, TX 79916
USA
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS, QUOTATIONS, OR BIDS. The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) - Fort Bliss is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing bagged, cubed ice in support of the Fort Bliss Subsistence Supply Management Office (SSMO) and other installation activities. The purpose of...
View more2. Mandatory Sanitary and Quality Standards
In accordance with Army Regulation (AR) 30-22, Army Food Program, and AR 40-657, ice must be procured from sanitarily approved sources.
3. Requested Information from Interested Parties
Interested and capable vendors are requested to submit a capability statement that addresses the following information:
4. Submission Instructions
Please submit your capability statement via email to [email protected] no later than 0830 hours MDT 16 March 2026. The subject line of the email should read: "Sources Sought Response for Fort Bliss Ice Supply."
Disclaimer:
This Sources Sought notice is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. All information received in response to this notice that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly.
The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) - Fort Bliss has issued this sources sought notice to conduct market research for the procurement of bagged, cubed ice. This requirement supports the Fort Bliss Subsistence Supply Management Office and other installation activities for training and operational missions in Fort Bliss, Texas. The government anticipates establishing a Blanket Purchase Agreement with a potential four-year ordering period and an estimated total capacity of 2,600,000 lbs of ice. The primary classification for this effort is NAICS 312113 Ice Manufacturing and PSC 8960 Beverages, Nonalcoholic. There is currently no set-aside acronym, code, or explanation assigned to this notice.
The selected contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, and transportation to deliver cubed ice packaged in 16-lb or 20-lb bags to various locations, including the McGregor Training Area Complex. Estimated annual quantities are approximately 530,000 lbs, with deliveries required within one to five business days of an order. All products must be transported in clean, refrigerated vehicles. A mandatory requirement for award is that vendors must be listed in the Worldwide Directory of Sanitarily Approved Food Establishments for Armed Forces Procurement, adhering to Army Regulation 40-657 and food safety standards.
Interested parties must submit a capability statement addressing their socio-economic status, delivery capabilities, and confirmation of their status in the Worldwide Directory to Richard Bearden by 8:30 AM MDT on March 16, 2026. One attachment regarding ice facility inspection standards is included with the notice. This market research will determine the availability of businesses, including small businesses, capable of meeting the technical requirements and delivery schedules for the installation.
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