Request for Information (RFI) for Fresh Bread & Bakery Products support for DLA Troop Support to military customers in the South Carolina Zone.
ID: SPE300-25-R-0032Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA TROOP SUPPORTPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, USA

NAICS

Commercial Bakeries (311812)

PSC

BAKERY AND CEREAL PRODUCTS (8920)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, is seeking information from suppliers regarding fresh bread and bakery products for military customers in the South Carolina Zone. The procurement aims to establish indefinite quantity contracts for the supply of fresh bakery items, which must meet specific freshness and quality standards, including compliance with USDA regulations. This initiative is crucial for ensuring that military personnel receive high-quality food supplies, particularly at installations such as Fort Jackson, Shaw Air Force Base, and Charleston Air Force Base. Interested vendors are encouraged to respond to the attached market research survey by February 13, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Tiffanie Barthelemy at tiffanie.barthelemy@dla.mil or Amy Paradis at amy.paradis@dla.mil, with a maximum contract value of $7.5 million over a three-year period.

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    The document outlines a list of various bread and roll products available for procurement, identified by stock numbers and detailed specifications. The items include different types of bread such as raisin, rye, and white, along with assorted rolls including hamburger, hoagie, and dinner rolls, all classified by package size. The products are predominantly fresh and pan-baked, with specified sizes ranging from 15 to 28 ounces. This document serves the purpose of detailing items relevant to government Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and procurement for food supplies. It emphasizes the variety of bread products potentially needed for federal and local entities, ensuring a broad selection to meet dietary and logistical requirements. The clear categorization by item description and stock number allows for streamlined ordering and inventory management within government procurement processes.
    The document outlines a list of ordering points and corresponding shipment information related to various U.S. Coast Guard vessels, U.S. Navy ships, and military installations primarily located in Charleston, South Carolina, and Fort Jackson. The entries include customer names, shipping destinations, building locations, and addresses associated with each vessel and facility. Specific ships mentioned include USCGC WILLOW, USNS SACAGAWEA, and USNS MEDGAR EVERS, among others. The summary provides locations, referencing particular facilities like Detyens Shipyard, Charleston AFB, and AGDFAC Fort Jackson, highlighting their roles in supporting military operations. This document serves to facilitate logistical coordination and inventory management related to military procurement and operations. It embodies elements of federal planning as part of RFPs and military logistics, reflecting the necessary organization in supporting defense infrastructures.
    The government is seeking market research for a potential Indefinite Delivery Purchase Order contract for supplying fresh Bread and Bakery products to military customers in South Carolina, particularly at Fort Jackson, Shaw AFB, and Charleston AFB. This contract, lasting 36 months and valued at a maximum of $7.5 million, requires interested vendors to respond to specific inquiries about their capabilities, business size, and experience with federal contracts. Vendors will need to interact with the Subsistence Total Order & Receipt Electronic System (STORES) for order management, requiring EDI transaction capabilities and internet access. The document outlines vendor responsibilities, including compliance with inspections by relevant agencies and details about potential subcontracting. All responses must be submitted by February 13, 2025, to designated government contacts. This initiative demonstrates the government's intention to streamline procurement processes while ensuring that military troops receive reliable supplies during the contract term.
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