Synopsis for Fresh Fruit & Vegetable support for DLA Troop Support's DoD and Non-DoD customers located in State of Louisiana
ID: SPE30024R0039Type: Presolicitation
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/c3279860549d457297eab05d28327abf/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Feb 17, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
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.

Files
Title
Posted
Attachment 1-List of Items.xlsx
Jul 11, 2024, 3:02 PM UTC
Attachment 2-Delivery Schedule .xlsx
Jul 11, 2024, 3:02 PM UTC
Market Research Survey 2024 Louisiana Zone.pdf
Jul 11, 2024, 3:02 PM UTC
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