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

Project ID: W912ES26QA044 FederalOpportunitiesSolicitation

Overview

Agency	USACE St. Paul District
Deadline	04/21/26
Posted	04/06/26
Estimated Value	$150,000 - $350,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	SBA
NAICS	311991 - Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing
PSC	8970 - Composite Food Packages
Location	First Delivery to: 431 North Shore Drive, Fountain City, WI 54629 --- Subsequent deliveries to points along Mississippi River (see Attachment 2) Fountain City, WI 54629 USA

Description

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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.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking a contractor to supply perishable subsistence items (groceries) for the Dredge Goetz Fleet during the 2026 dredging season, which runs from May 1 to December 31, 2026. The mission of this contract is to ensure that the crew has access to necessary food supplies while operating on the Upper Mississippi River. The contractor will be responsible for delivering groceries to various points along the river as ordered by the Goetz's crew, who will assist with unloading. Work Details The contractor will provide approximately 850 items listed in Attachment 1 - Schedule of Food Items. Deliveries will include: - Meat/Deli Products: Fresh chilled meat with packaging marked with type, portion size, total weight, and packaging date. - Dairy Products: Milks, yogurts, cheeses, butters, eggs, and creams with specified freshness dating. - Fresh Fruit: Restaurant quality fruit packaged in industry-standard containers. - Fresh Produce and Vegetables: Quality vegetables like lettuce, cabbage, onions, etc., with specific packaging requirements. - Breads: Freshly baked goods packaged to prevent damage and marked with expiration dates. - Ice Cream: Delivered hard-frozen with clear labeling for handling. Orders are typically placed weekly and must adhere to freshness standards and packaging requirements outlined in the solicitation. The contract includes an Economic Price Adjustment based on the Datasembly Grocery Price Index due to price volatility. Period of Performance The contract period of performance is from contract award through December 31, 2026. Place of Performance Deliveries will take place at various locations along the Upper Mississippi River from Minneapolis, MN to Memphis, TN.

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