BULK DELIVERY (DESIGNATED LOCATION)
ID: HDEC02-24-R-0001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: COURIER/MESSENGER (R602)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c57422b5b2bd40a488b769b4a30415d3/view
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    The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is seeking qualified vendors to provide bulk delivery services for grocery products to 17 designated commissary locations across the Continental United States (CONUS). The contractor will be responsible for transporting a variety of items, including frozen and freshly prepared products, utilizing temperature-controlled vehicles while ensuring compliance with military food safety standards and regulations. This initiative is crucial for enhancing grocery delivery access for military personnel and their families, thereby supporting the overall logistics within the military infrastructure. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses and is expected to be released on or about December 27, 2024, with performance anticipated to begin around February 28, 2025. Interested parties can contact Hawanda Steadman at hawanda.steadman@deca.mil or Rakeeb Craig at rakeeb.craig@deca.mil for further information.

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    Attachment 1 - DeCA Bulk Delivery Questions.docx
    Attachment 2-DeCA Bulk Delivery Locations.xlsx
    HDEC02-24-R-0001 SOW Bulk Delivery.final.docx
    The document outlines the Statement of Work (SOW) for the eCommerce Bulk Delivery Service contract of the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA). This initiative supports the distribution of grocery products to military personnel at 17 Commissary locations, including burgeoning non-traditional outposts. The contractor is tasked with providing all necessary logistics—personnel, equipment, and vehicles—for the safe transport of dry, chill, and frozen products. Key responsibilities include maintaining temperature controls for food safety, coordinating pick-ups and deliveries, and ensuring compliance with Military Food Inspectors. Moreover, the contractor must facilitate communication with the originating Commissary and the outposts, utilizing an Application Programming Interface (API) for integration with DeCA’s eCommerce system. The document emphasizes the importance of data security, adherence to federal regulations, and timely communication regarding order status. Government Key Personnel roles, including the Contracting Officer and Commissary Officer, are defined for oversight and compliance. This SOW highlights the government’s investment in effective supply chain solutions to provide necessary sustenance to service members while adhering to safety and operational standards.
    Presolicitation Notices HDEC0224R0001.rtf
    The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is issuing a pre-solicitation for bulk delivery services at 17 designated commissary locations across the Continental United States (CONUS). This contract aims to secure a vendor capable of transporting a variety of grocery products, including frozen and freshly prepared items, using temperature-controlled vehicles. Deliveries will occur between 3 to 5 days per week, and the vendor must provide specialized equipment such as refrigerated trucks with lift gates and comply with military installation access requirements. The solicitation, set aside for small businesses, will be released on or about December 27, 2024, with performance expected to begin around February 28, 2025. The contract will consist of a 12-month base period with four additional one-year options. It will be awarded based on the lowest price technically available, focusing on three geographical groupings of commissaries. This initiative seeks to enhance grocery delivery access for eligible patrons while ensuring the efficient management of logistics within the military infrastructure.
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