Request for Information (RFI) for Fresh Bread & Bakery Products support for DLA Troop Support to military customers in the North Carolina Zone
ID: SPE300-25-R-0028Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Commercial Bakeries (311812)

PSC

BAKERY AND CEREAL PRODUCTS (8920)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e45b0107388e4486aea2e14ebea3d6b4/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is seeking information from suppliers regarding the provision of fresh bread and bakery products for military customers in the North Carolina Zone. The agency aims to gather feedback to inform a future solicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) that will supply fresh bakery items, adhering to specific freshness and quality standards, to support military operations. This procurement is crucial for ensuring that service members receive high-quality food supplies, with a projected contract value of up to $1,125,000 over a three-year period. Interested vendors are encouraged to respond to the attached market research questionnaire by January 9, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Joshua Weber at joshua.weber@dla.mil or Amy Paradis at amy.paradis@dla.mil.

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    Delivery schedule.xlsx
    The document details a list of various United States military and Coast Guard facilities, highlighting their shipping points, customer names, addresses, and contact information, primarily focused on locations in North Carolina and California. It includes details for stations such as the USCGC Barracuda, CG Station Hatteras Inlet, Seymour Johnson AFB, and various units at Fort Liberty, including dining facilities and specialty training centers. Each entry specifies the facility's customer name, building, and associated account numbers relevant to military procurement and logistics. The primary purpose appears to be documenting supply chain logistics for military dining and support services, emphasizing coordination among multiple bases and units. This structure serves to facilitate federal procurement, align supply needs with available resources, and ensure effective meal and support logistics for service members across involved locations. The large concentration of entries from North Carolina suggests its significance as a military hub, detailing the operations that may drive federal grants and contracts aimed at supporting military readiness and welfare.
    Item list.xlsx
    The document outlines a variety of fresh baked goods available for procurement through government request for proposals (RFPs). It details several types of breads and rolls, such as hamburger rolls, raisin bread, English muffins, and sourdough, including specific characteristics like size, packaging, and wheat content. Various estimates are provided for each item, indicating quantities required over a two-year period. This catalog serves to inform potential suppliers about the specific needs of government entities, allowing for bids on these items to meet food supply demands. The emphasis on freshness and specific baking methods indicates a focus on quality standards desired by government food service programs.
    Market Research Survey-NC Bread.pdf
    The Government is conducting market research for a potential Indefinite Delivery Purchase Order contract to supply fresh bread and bakery products primarily for military customers based in North Carolina, with a projected value of up to $1,125,000 over 36 months. Interested vendors are asked to complete a questionnaire covering their interest in the contract, capabilities, and experience with governmental contracts. Key areas of inquiry include the vendor's ability to meet delivery requirements, previous government business dealings, registration with SAM.gov, and whether they classify as a small or large business. The document emphasizes the importance of compliance with federal regulations and instructions on how vendors should manage e-commerce through the Subsistence Total Order and Receipt Electronic System (STORES). The successful vendor will need EDI transaction capabilities to process orders from various military branches and address potential operational issues if the STORES system fails. Responses to the market research must be submitted by January 9, 2025, providing the government with insights to refine the final solicitation for the contract.
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