The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research for a potential five-year solicitation under the Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) Subsistence Prime Vendor (SPV) Program. The program aims to provide full-service food support to military and federally funded customers located in the Republic of Korea, including the management of food sourcing, storage, transportation, and reporting. This initiative also adheres to regulations such as the Berry Amendment, which mandates that certain food items be sourced from the U.S. The estimated value of the contract is $435 million over five years. Interested vendors are encouraged to respond to several questions regarding their company's capabilities, experience, and operational capacity to meet the anticipated requirements, including surge capacity needs. Responses must be submitted by November 29, 2025, to designated DLA representatives. This RFI emphasizes gathering information rather than guaranteeing future contracts, with a focus on compliance and local market relationships.
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for a potential five-year contract under its Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) Subsistence Prime Vendor (SPV) Program, aimed at providing comprehensive food support for military and federally funded customers in the Republic of Korea, including Jeju Island. This market research seeks input from vendors about their capabilities related to food sourcing, warehousing, transportation, and compliance with various regulations, like the Berry Amendment. The projected value of the contract is approximately $435 million over five years. The RFI requests detailed company information, experience with similar contracts, operational capacity, and ability to meet specific delivery requirements, including potential surge demands. The government emphasizes that this RFI does not lead to a guaranteed contract and will not compensate vendors for their responses. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses by November 29, 2024.