This government solicitation, SPE300-26-R-0019, outlines a request for proposals for various fresh produce items for Iowa Schools (Group 1) over a 24-month period. The document lists 48 specific items, including a wide range of apples, pears, berries, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, celery, lettuce, onions, peppers, potatoes, spinach, and watermelon, along with their government item codes, average case weights, and estimated 24-month quantities. Vendors are instructed to bid on all items and to fill in specific white fields regarding pricing, while shaded fields are not to be touched. The solicitation also includes sections for Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 evaluations, with explicit instructions for vendors to fill out pricing for Tier 1 and Tier 2 distribution, leaving Tier 3 blank. This document serves as a comprehensive guide for vendors to submit bids for the supply of fresh produce to schools, detailing product specifications and evaluation criteria.

This document is a comprehensive list of school districts and individual schools across Iowa, identified by unique codes (e.g., OIA001, YIA30A). It systematically categorizes educational institutions, including elementary, middle, junior high, and high schools, as well as some specialized facilities like nutrition centers and intermediate schools, under their respective school districts. The file serves as a directory, detailing the organizational structure of educational entities within various communities in Iowa, and also lists some non-educational government entities such as the Air National Guard and Camp Dodge.

The government is seeking full-line fresh fruit and vegetable (FF&V) suppliers for Non-DoD USDA (School) customers in Iowa, with a 24-month performance period, a 5-year contract estimate of $39,625,321.20, and a maximum value of $99,063,303.00. Interested vendors must confirm their ability to service all listed customers, state minimum delivery requirements, and provide details on their commercial FF&V distribution experience and federal government contract history. They also need to confirm registrations with SAM.GOV, maintain a PACA License, and register on DIBBS and Contracting Opportunities. The solicitation asks about business size (small or large), feedback on the zone layout, subcontracting needs, and the percentage of FF&V items procured from small businesses. Vendors must use STORES for DoD customers and FFAVORS for Non-DoD customers for cataloging, invoicing, and ordering, and ensure internet access and compliance with all inspections and audits. Responses are due by January 21st, 2026, to Harry Carpenter and Paul Le.