Bid guide
How to bid on Meal Support for Fort Snelling, MN from the DEPT of the Army
What the agency is buying
The Department of the Army is looking for vendors to provide individually packaged, hot, balanced prepared meals, including beverages and supplies. These meals are for delivery to Fort Snelling, Minnesota. This is a commodity purchase, meaning the agency needs the prepared food delivered, but no catering services like onsite setup, serving, or cleanup are required or allowed.
This opportunity is suitable for food suppliers or restaurants capable of preparing and delivering hot, individually packaged meals in bulk. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price agreement.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The solicitation was published on September 03, 2026. All responses must be submitted by September 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. This is a firm deadline, and late submissions are typically not considered.
The anticipated delivery period for the meals is October 2–4, 2026. Please note that any award is dependent on the availability of fiscal year 2027 funds and will not be made before October 1, 2026.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is ideal for businesses in the food and agriculture sector, specifically those specializing in meal preparation and delivery. Vendors should be able to produce a significant quantity of individually packaged, hot meals that are nutritionally balanced.
Firms with experience in large-scale food production and logistics for timely delivery will find this bid suitable. It is important that vendors understand this is a product delivery, not a service contract.
How to respond
To access the full solicitation details and prepare your response, you will need to go to the original source portal. Click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid.
You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all documents, though some bids allow document viewing without an account. Once you have access, carefully review all requirements before preparing your quotation.
Practical tips for a competitive response
Ensure your quotation clearly states your ability to meet the delivery schedule of October 2–4, 2026. Detail your capacity to prepare and deliver individually packaged, hot meals, including beverages and supplies, to Fort Snelling, MN.
Pay close attention to the requirement that this is a commodity purchase, not catering. Your proposal should not include any services like onsite setup, serving, or cleanup. Focus on the product and its delivery. Provide a clear, firm-fixed price for the entire requirement.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of the Army; the original posting controls.