Synopsis for Fresh Fruit & Vegetable support for DLA Troop Support's DoD and Non-DoD customers for South Carolina Zone
ID: SPE30024R0016Type: 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)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/10293aa5c5514072a010a942f5517424/view
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    Description

    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is seeking proposals for a comprehensive supply of fresh fruits and vegetables to support both Department of Defense (DoD) and Non-DoD customers in the South Carolina Zone. This procurement is a total small business set-aside, with an estimated maximum contract value of $376,050,000 over a five-year period, which includes one 24-month tier and two 18-month tiers. The selected contractor will be responsible for delivering indefinite quantities of produce, adhering to strict requirements including possession of a valid Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) license and a current USDA Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) audit. Interested parties should contact Jaisen E. Tobin at jaisen.e.tobin@dla.mil or 215-737-2039 for further details, with the solicitation expected to be issued in February 2025.

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