Pre-Solicitation Notice for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable support for DoD Troop and USDA School Customers in the Middle Atlantic Zone
ID: SPE300-24-R-0021Type: 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/655e5e6ce4ca4bc9ac115cd41868a896/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Troop Support), is preparing to solicit bids for the procurement of fresh fruits and vegetables to support both DoD troop and USDA school customers in the Middle Atlantic Zone. This presolicitation notice indicates that the solicitation will focus on providing perishable prepared food items, specifically categorized under NAICS code 311991 and PSC code 8915. The goods are essential for ensuring the nutritional needs of military personnel and school children are met, highlighting the importance of reliable food supply chains in these sectors. Interested vendors should note that the solicitation is expected to be posted in late October or early November, and no immediate response is required at this time; for further inquiries, they can contact Marcus Berenato at marcus.berenato@dla.mil or James Barr at james.barr@dla.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Marcus Berenato
    marcus.berenato@dla.mil
    James Barr
    james.barr@dla.mil
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