Request for Information (RFI) for Fresh Bread & Bakery Products support for DLA Troop Support to military customers in Oklahoma, USA.
ID: SPE30025R0045Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA TROOP SUPPORTPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, USA

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Commercial Bakeries (311812)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, is seeking information from vendors capable of supplying fresh bread and bakery products to military customers in Oklahoma. This procurement aims to establish a long-term contract with a performance period of three years and a maximum value of $7,200,000, emphasizing the need for reliable food supply chains to support military operations. Interested vendors must demonstrate their capabilities, including compliance with federal regulations and the ability to interface with the Subsistence Total Order and Receipt Electronic System (STORES) for order management. Responses to the Request for Information (RFI) are due by March 7, 2025, and inquiries can be directed to Fabio Patino at fabio.patino@dla.mil or Matthew Sacca at matthew.sacca@dla.mil.

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    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for supplying various bread and bakery items to Oklahoma troops, under the contract number SPE300-25-R-XXXX. It details two tiers of pricing, with specified delivery dates, from August 14, 2022, to August 16, 2025. The items include a wide array of baked goods, such as different types of bread (e.g., 12 grain, raisin, rye, white, whole grain) and rolls (e.g., dinner rolls, hamburger rolls, hot dog rolls). Each item is categorized by stock number, package sizes, estimated weights, and associated prices, which must be rounded to the hundredth decimal for submission. There are also estimations for total weights and costs provided for each tier, although some price calculations appear incomplete or labeled as errors. The RFP emphasizes precise pricing requirements and outlines the minimum package sizes and counts per package to ensure compliance with government guidelines for procurement. Overall, this document is part of government efforts to procure food supplies for military personnel, emphasizing transparency, pricing accuracy, and compliance with federal procurement standards.
    The document outlines logistical details regarding military and tribal services providers, specifically for the Oklahoma Air Guard and the Ponca Tribe. It includes shipping and customer routing information, specifying various military facilities such as Fort Sill and Camp Gruber Training Center, as well as several dining facilities associated with these locations. Each facility is listed alongside its corresponding address and delivery instructions. Key contacts, including MSGT JAMADE D. RAMSEY of the Oklahoma Air National Guard and other reference numbers for coordination, are also provided to facilitate communication. The involvement of active army operations is noted, highlighting the connection between military needs and local service provisions. Overall, the document serves as a logistical framework for fulfilling service requests within military installations and local tribal entities in Oklahoma, supporting efficient operations within the context of federal requests for proposals (RFPs) and service engagements.
    The Government is conducting market research for a potential long-term contract to supply fresh bread and bakery products to military customers in Oklahoma, specifically for the Department of Defense (DoD) troops. The contract will have a three-year performance period with a maximum value of $7,200,000. Interested vendors are required to answer specific questions about their capabilities, business size, past governmental experience, and compliance with regulatory inspections. Additionally, vendors must have the infrastructure to interface with the Subsistence Total Order and Receipt Electronic System (STORES) for order management and billing processes. They need to provide detailed information regarding their ability to deliver to all specified customers, potential subcontracting needs, and the proportion of products sourced from small businesses. All feedback and responses must be submitted by March 7, 2025. The outlined requirements emphasize adherence to federal regulations and electronic transaction efficiency, reflecting the government's commitment to supporting military logistics through reliable food supply chains.
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