This is a solicitation for bagged block and crushed ice, with the intent to award a firm fixed-price Blanket Purchase Agreement to two qualified small businesses. The work must be performed by a contractor located within a 100-mile radius or three hours of Fort Benning, Georgia, who is also on the approved Military Veterinary/Food Services list for the entire performance period. The two selected contractors will rotate monthly in fulfilling orders, with non-compliance leading to forfeiture of a month or termination. An end-of-month ordering report detailing poundage, delivery dates, and money spent is required. The full text of provisions and clauses is incorporated by reference and available online.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a firm fixed-price Blanket Purchase Agreement to procure bagged block and crushed ice for Fort Benning, with the intent to award to two responsible small businesses. The two selected contractors will rotate monthly to fulfill orders, and failure to comply with the Statement of Work or delivery schedule can result in forfeiture of a month or termination. Performance requires the contractor to be on the approved Military Veterinary/Food Services list and located within a 100-mile radius or three hours of Fort Benning, Georgia. The Veterinary Clinic at Fort Benning, GA, will conduct random inspections of delivered ice. An end-of-month ordering report detailing poundage, delivery dates, and money spent must be submitted via email.