IBEX Industry Capability and Capacity Determination Support for Market Indices
ID: SP4701-26-Q-0034Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDCSO PHILADELPHIAPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111, USA

NAICS

Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services (541614)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- OTHER (B599)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/af596847d0c74ffc97e6b8ab1b37d94a/view
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    Description

    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking quotations for the "IBEX Industry Capability and Capacity Determination Support for Market Indices" to enhance its Industrial Base Extension (IBex) Program. This procurement aims to gather comprehensive information on fresh fruit and vegetables from El Salvador, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Panama, which is crucial for supporting DOD operations in remote or hostile environments. The contract is a firm-fixed-price, unrestricted opportunity under NAICS code 541614, with a size standard of $20 million, and quotations are due by January 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST, to be submitted electronically to Helena Tuzi at helena.tuzi@dla.mil. Deliverables are expected within 30 days of award and quarterly thereafter, with provisions for updates to the item/country list.

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    Helena Tuzi
    (445) 737-0942
    helena.tuzi@dla.mil
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    SP4701-26-Q-0034.pdf
    This government solicitation, SP4701-26-Q-0034, is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for "IBEX Industry Capability and Capacity Determination Support for MARKET INDICES." The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Contracting Services Office Philadelphia is seeking support for its Industrial Base Extension (IBex) Program to gather in-depth information on fresh fruit and vegetables in El Salvador, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Panama. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 541614, with a size standard of $20M. This is an unrestricted, firm-fixed-price contract, with a single award intended. Quotations are due by January 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST and must be submitted electronically to Helena.Tuzi@dla.mil. Key FAR clauses are incorporated by reference or full text, covering areas such as prohibitions on certain internal confidentiality agreements, Kaspersky Lab products, telecommunications equipment from specific foreign entities, convict labor, child labor, restrictions on foreign purchases, and privacy/security safeguards. Deliverables are due within 30 days of award and quarterly thereafter, with provisions for two updates to the item/country list.
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