Perishable Groceries for Dredge Crew on Upper Mississippi River 2026
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requires a contractor to supply perishable subsistence items (groceries) for the Dredge Goetz Fleet on the Upper Mississippi River from May to December 2026. Key requirements include weekly orders of approximately 850 food items, with deliveries taking place Monday to Friday, and pricing adjustments based on index pricing due to food price volatility.
Scope & Requirements
The contractor will supply groceries to the Dredge Goetz Fleet, including fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, and baked goods, with deliveries occurring weekly during the dredging season.
Contract Details
- Awarded Amount
- est. $28K – $100KSimilar contracts award $279 – $840 (median $478, 1,156,403 awards)Above typical range
- Period of Performance
- 2026-05-01 to 2026-12-31
- NAICS Codes
- Place of Performance
- Fountain City, WI, USA
Qualifications & Eligibility
- Set-Aside Category
- small business
- NAICS Size Standard
- 700 employees
Agency & Contact
Contracting Organization
- Agency
- DEPT OF DEFENSE
- Sub-Agency
- DEPT OF THE ARMY
- Office
- US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS ENGINEER DIVISION MISSISSIPPI VALLEY ENDIST ST PAUL
Point of Contact
Key Dates
Description
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. John Riederer
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