Fresh Milk and Dairy Products Support for DoD Troop Customers in Georgia
ID: SPE30025R0039Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Fluid Milk Manufacturing (311511)

PSC

DAIRY FOODS AND EGGS (8910)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due May 3, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, is seeking information from suppliers regarding the provision of fresh milk and dairy products for military customers in Georgia. The procurement aims to establish indefinite quantity contracts to supply fresh dairy items, adhering to strict freshness and quality standards, to various military installations including Fort Benning, Fort Eisenhower, and Fort Stewart. This initiative is crucial for meeting the nutritional needs of military personnel, with a contract performance period from November 16, 2025, to November 11, 2028, and a maximum value of $22.5 million. Interested vendors are encouraged to respond to the attached market research survey by May 3, 2025, and should direct their inquiries to Amy Paradis at amy.paradis@dla.mil or Ronald Booth at ronald.booth@dla.mil.

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Posted
Apr 3, 2025, 8:05 PM UTC
The document, SPE300-25-R-0039, outlines a federal Request for Proposal (RFP) for fluid milk and dairy items for military installations located in Georgia, specifically Ft. Benning, Ft. Eisenhower, and Ft. Stewart. The contract period extends from November 16, 2025, to November 11, 2028, covering a wide range of product categories, including low-fat, whole, and flavored milks, in various container sizes, as well as other dairy products like yogurt and cheese. The submission requires potential offerors to fill in unit prices for specified dairy products, estimating total usage over the contract period. It details essential items across different tiers, with a specified focus on wholesale pricing and total calculations for fluid milk and dairy tiers. Terms also include a structured format for responding offers that must comply with pricing and product specifications. This RFP aims to procure the necessary dairy supplies to meet the nutritional needs of military personnel, adhering to the standards and regulations governing federal contracts. The clarity of specifications and bidding structure represents the government's efforts to ensure transparency, competitiveness, and compliance within the procurement process.
Apr 3, 2025, 8:05 PM UTC
The document outlines the delivery information related to various military and federal installations primarily in Georgia. It includes specific details about customer facilities, buildings, and addresses pertaining to multiple organizations, such as the Air National Guard, NOAA, and several Army bases. Key facilities mentioned include the 165th Airlift Wing, Dobbins Air Force Reserve Base, and various dining facilities at Fort Moore and Fort Stewart. The information cataloged comprises the shipping destination names, building numbers, and geographical addresses, providing an extensive database for logistics and supply chain management in military operations. This structured format serves as an essential reference for fulfilling federal contracts and requests for proposals (RFPs) related to military sustenance and infrastructure support.
Apr 3, 2025, 8:05 PM UTC
The government is conducting market research for a potential Indefinite Delivery Purchase Order contract to supply fresh milk and dairy products to military customers in Georgia. This contract supports the Department of Defense and has a performance period of 36 months with a maximum value of $22.5 million. Interested vendors are asked to respond to specific inquiries related to their capabilities, past governmental experience, and their business size classification (small or large). Additionally, vendors must confirm registration with the System for Award Management and the DLA Internet Bid Board System to participate in future solicitations. The document specifies requirements for utilizing the Subsistence Total Order and Receipt Electronic System (STORES) for order processing and outlines necessary Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transactions vendors must be able to support. Potential contractors must demonstrate their ability to maintain compliance with inspection requirements from relevant agencies and exhibit their readiness to deliver to military locations in Georgia, including Fort Benning, Fort Eisenhower, and Fort Stewart. Responses are due by May 3, 2025, to designated contacts within the government agency.
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