MCRD Ice for Training
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, through the COMMANDING GENERAL office, is soliciting proposals for Bagged Ice for Training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, CA. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm-Fixed Price purchase order to provide weekly ice deliveries supporting recruit training. Proposals are due May 22, 2026, by 12:00 PM PST.
Purpose & Scope of Work
The objective is to establish a contracted source for the recurring delivery of commercially packaged bagged cube or crushed ice to the MCRD Recruit Training Regiment (RTR). This ice is crucial for supporting training operations and preventing heat-related illnesses. The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all labor, supervision, materials, transportation, and incidental services.
Deliveries will consist of exactly 912 pounds of ice weekly, with an estimated annual requirement of 47,424 pounds. Ice must be packaged in commercially approved plastic bags, labeled with the manufacturer or distributor's name. Deliveries are scheduled for Mondays at 0600 to the Recruit Chow Hall, Building 569, MCRD San Diego, CA.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order, awarded on an "all or none" basis.
- Period of Performance: A 12-month base period, followed by four (4) 12-month option periods. An additional option to extend services for up to 6 months is available per FAR 52.217-8.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 312113 (Beverages, Nonalcoholic) with a 750-employee size standard.
- Place of Performance: Recruit Chow Hall, Building 569, MCRD San Diego, CA.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: May 22, 2026, by 12:00 PM PST.
- Submission Method: Via email to the primary contact, Quenton.Kersey@usmc.mil.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on Technical Acceptability and Price. Technical acceptability will be assessed against specific sections (3, 4, 5, 6, and 8) of the Performance Work Statement (PWS), while price will be analyzed for fairness and reasonableness.
- Quote Format: Technical acceptability documents must be 5 pages or less, single-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, 8.5x11 inch pages, and submitted in PDF format.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.
Key Documents
Bidders must review the Solicitation (M0068126Q0048.pdf), Performance Work Statement (PWS), and the Delivery Schedule Ice.xlsx for complete requirements and instructions. Standard Form 1449 (SF1449) must be completed and signed.