Acquisition and Delivery of Resale Seafood for 12 Commissary Locations
ID: HDEC0225SeafoodType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY (DECA)DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCYFORT GREGG ADAMS, VA, 23801, USA

NAICS

Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (311710)

PSC

MEAT, POULTRY, AND FISH (8905)
Timeline
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    Posted Jan 17, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Jan 17, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Jan 31, 2025, 9:00 AM UTC
Description

The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is seeking information from potential suppliers for the acquisition and delivery of resale seafood to 12 commissary locations across the United States. The objective is to identify capable vendors who can provide a variety of fresh and frozen, random-weight, retail-ready seafood products for resale to military personnel and their families. These commissaries operate similarly to commercial supermarkets, offering cost-effective food items and merchandise. Interested parties must submit their responses by 4:00 PM EST on January 31, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Virginia Kim at virginia.kim@deca.mil or Rodney Wilson at rodney.wilson@deca.mil.

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