Request for Information (RFI) for Fresh Fruit & Vegetable support for DLA Troop Support's DoD and Non-DoD customers located in State of Louisiana
ID: SPE30024R0039Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA TROOP SUPPORTPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, USA

NAICS

Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing (311991)

PSC

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (8915)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/be8673154702408e92d8b19053494f85/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is seeking proposals for a full-line supply of fresh fruits and vegetables to support both Department of Defense (DoD) and Non-DoD customers in Louisiana. This procurement is a small business set-aside and aims to ensure that at least 50% of the contract value is composed of items manufactured by small business concerns, with a total estimated contract value of $102 million over a five-year period. The selected contractor will be responsible for delivering indefinite quantities of produce, adhering to strict technical requirements including possession of a valid Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) license and a current USDA Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) audit. Interested parties should contact Rasheed O'Kelley at rasheed.o'kelley@dla.mil or Amy Paradis at amy.paradis@dla.mil for further details, with the solicitation expected to be issued in February or early March 2025.

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