AKARNG Cordova Subsistence

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, W91ZRU26QA010, is for the procurement and acceptance of various food items for the Cordova IRT location. The government is procuring raw subsistence.

• Procurement and acceptance of various food items.

• Adherence to a grocery list provided in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Contractor is responsible for procurement and acceptance, but NOT for delivery.

• Personnel from rotational units will be responsible for pickup and delivery of purchased goods.

• Contractor must have the grocery order ready for pick up by a specified date and time (NLT 12:00 PM AKDT).

• Contractor must have an inventory list available to review order item by item to confirm order correctness.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• The document outlines multiple delivery dates from May 25, 2026, through August 21, 2026.

• The period of performance for each delivery item appears to be from May 25, 2026, to August 29, 2026.

• Solicitation Issue Date: Not explicitly stated, but the offer due date is May 7, 2026, 12:00 PM.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference, with addenda.

• Specific instructions for electronic invoicing and payment requests via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) are provided, including routing data.

• The point of contact for solicitation information is Alexis Potter (alexis.d.potter.civ@army.mil).

• The acquisition is listed as "UNRESTRICTED" with no specific set-aside indicated.

• North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code: 722310 (Food Services and Drinking Places), with a size standard.

• The document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference and in full text, covering areas such as prohibitions, payment instructions, and representations.

• A Performance Work Statement (PWS) is referenced as a separate attachment.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for providing subsistence and raw food supply services to support rotational units at the Shepard Point Oil Spill Response Center near Cordova, Alaska.

• The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control for subsistence and raw food supply services.

• Services are required seven days a week, with three meals per day, to support rotational units.

• The contractor is responsible for ordering and receiving food items based on a 14-day menu and grocery list provided by the Government.

• The contractor is not responsible for delivery; personnel from rotational units will pick up orders.

• Deliveries must meet Army nutritional guidelines and standards, and items must not be spoiled or expired.

• Orders must be ready for pickup no later than 12:00 PM AKDT on scheduled dates.

• Communication regarding adjustments to delivery amounts and quantities must occur at least 24 hours before the next scheduled delivery.

• Quality control includes inspection upon delivery by the Senior Culinary Specialist to ensure accuracy, freshness, and adherence to expiration dates.

• Period of Performance: May 26, 2026 – August 29, 2026.

• Services are to be performed between 0900 – 1700, Monday through Friday, excluding recognized US holidays.

• Place of Performance: Services are provided at the project site near Cordova, Alaska.

• Installation Access & Security: Contractors must complete Awareness Training (AT) Level 1, iWATCH training, and OPSEC Level I training. Compliance with installation regulations, including fire, traffic, safety, and security, is mandatory. Government reserves the right to remove employees for misconduct or security reasons.

• Quality Control: Contractor must implement a Quality Control Program. The Senior Culinary Specialist will inspect all deliveries.

• Government Furnished Property/Services: Specific items will be provided by the Government (details reserved in the document).

• Contractor Furnished Property/Materials/Equipment: The contractor shall furnish all items not explicitly stated as Government-Furnished.

• Combating Trafficking in Persons: Zero tolerance policy applies.

• Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI): Contractors must notify the Contracting Officer (KO) of any potential OCI.

• Invoicing: Submit invoices via the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system.

• Telework: Not permitted for this requirement, except potentially during Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) at no additional cost to the Government.

• Vehicle Searches & Delays: Contractor vehicles are subject to search, and contractors are not compensated for unexpected delays due to gate closures.