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The Virginia Army National Guard (VAARNG) intends to issue a solicitation for rations and raw subsistence to be delivered to various locations throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia during the period... The Virginia Army National Guard (VAARNG) intends to issue a solicitation for rations and raw subsistence to be delivered to various locations throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia during the period May 1, 2023 through September 30, 2023. The exact delivery dates, delivery locations and quantities of raw subsistence and meal kits will vary throughout the period of time depending on the actual event and location (i.e. Inactive Duty Training (IDT), Annual Training (AT), unit with cooks and units without cooks, etc.). Delivery is anticipated to occur at multiple locations a minimum of 3 out of 4 weekends per month with the highest volume of ration and raw subsistence items needed in June 2023 in support of AT. The intent of this sources sought is to determine if there are businesses who can support the requirement. Historically, regardless if issued competitive as a small business set aside or unrestricted, Valley Foods Incorporated of Youngstown, OH, is the only response. While it is the intent of the VAARNG to maximize competition, the results of this sources sought announcement will determine if the VAARNG solicits competitively and if so, the type of set aside, or if the VAARNG will proceed with a sole source procurement action. When responding to this notice, interested vendors shall include a short narrative, no more than 3, 8 1/2" x 11", pages describing the company's capability to meet multiple requirements of raw subsistence and meal kits to various locations throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia on any given day(s) throughout the identified period. At a minimum, the narrative shall include location of distribution centers, suppliers, number of delivery teams, and the number of days notice required prior to delivery for ordering, packaging and delivery to occur. Questions regarding this notice are to be submitted no later than 1000 am ET, Monday, March 6, 2023. A response to this notice is required to be submitted via email to Mr. Wesely Spencer and Mrs. Katina Moore not later than the date and time specified on this announcement or subsequent amendments.