Request for Information (RFI) for full service food support for DLA Troop Support's (OCONUS SPV) in the territory of Puerto Rico.
ID: PuertoRicoType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

All Other Food Manufacturing (31199)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4dcf87b7006c479a8baf1cb36fd12de0/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, is seeking information from vendors regarding a potential six-month contract for full-service food support for visiting U.S. Navy Ships and other federally funded customers in Puerto Rico. The procurement will involve managing a comprehensive list of food provisions, including items such as meats, dairy, fruits, vegetables, grains, and condiments, as well as warehousing, inventory management, quality control, transportation, and electronic order processing. This initiative is crucial for ensuring that military personnel receive adequate food supplies while stationed in Puerto Rico. Interested vendors must respond by October 31, 2025, at 6:00 PM ET, and can direct inquiries to Michael Agovino or Steven Bogrette via their respective emails, with an estimated contract value of $6 million.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michael Agovino
    MICHAEL.AGOVINO@DLA.MIL
    Steven Bogrette
    steven.bogrette@dla.mil
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    MLL_CARGO.xlsx
    The provided government file, dated from July 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025, details a comprehensive list of food provisions, likely for federal, state, or local procurement. The document outlines various food items, including meats (chicken, beef, tuna, pork, salmon, pollock, shrimp, turkey), dairy (milk, cheese, eggs, butter), fruits and vegetables (beans, carrots, corn, fruit cocktail, mushrooms, oranges, onions, peaches, peas, peppers, pineapple, potatoes, spinach, tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, mixed vegetables), grains and baked goods (biscuit mix, brownie mix, cake mix, cereals, corn bread mix, flour, spaghetti, pasta, noodles, pancake/waffle mix, rice, bread & roll mix), condiments and spices (ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, dressing, jalapenos, relish, salsa, barbecue sauce, marinara sauce, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, salt), and other miscellaneous items (sugar, soup/gravy base, chili mix, pudding, corned beef hash, pie filling, salad oil, shortening, coffee, bacon, franks, italian sausage, pepperoni, breakfast patties). Each item is listed with a National Stock Number (NSN) or similar identifier and an 'X' marking its availability across categories such as ASHORE, CARRIER, SURFOR, SUBFOR, CARGO, and FIC. The document also specifies packaging details, weights, and grades for each product, indicating a detailed procurement catalog for various operational environments.
    Puerto Rico RFI 10242025.pdf
    DLA Troop Support's OCONUS Subsistence Prime Vendor (SPV) Program is conducting market research for a potential six-month contract to provide full-service food support to visiting U.S. Navy Ships and other federally funded customers in Puerto Rico. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather information from vendors regarding their capabilities for OCONUS SPV support, which includes managing 130 Navy Master Load List CARGO items, warehousing, inventory management, quality control, transportation, and electronic order processing. The estimated contract value is $6 million. Respondents must address their company's nature, U.S. domestic status, small business designation, NAICS identifier, experience in similar support and in Puerto Rico, operational capacity, STORES account status, ability to meet delivery requirements (including skip-day and emergency), compliance with the Berry Amendment, and relationships with local providers for Local Market Ready items and Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. Responses are due by October 31, 2025, 6:00 PM ET.
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