Request for Information (RFI) SPV Support for Island of Okinawa
ID: SPE30025R----(SPV_OKINAWA)Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing (311999)

PSC

DAIRY FOODS AND EGGS (8910)

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https://sam.gov/opp/7913e8af030948899fdb45caf44352ff/view
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    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market insights for a potential five-year contract to provide full-service food support for military and federally funded clients on the Island of Okinawa. This procurement aims to source, warehouse, transport, and manage inventory for food and beverages across approximately 65 locations, serving various branches of the military, including the Marine Corps, Air Force, Navy, Army, and Department of State. The estimated contract value is $160 million, and interested vendors are required to submit their responses, including company information and operational capabilities, by February 28, 2025, to the designated DLA contacts, Gwen Garcia and Isaac Bamiteko.

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    Gwen Garcia
    gwen.b.garcia@dla.mil
    Isaac Bamiteko
    isaac.bamiteko@dla.mil
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    SPV_OKINAWA_ RFI(JAN2025).pdf
    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at gathering market insights for a possible five-year contract to provide full-service food support for military and federally funded clients on the Island of Okinawa. This includes various branches of the military, and support services involve sourcing, warehousing, transportation, and inventory management for food and beverages across approximately 65 locations. The RFI solicits comments from vendors on their capacity to meet these requirements without any associated costs to the government. Participants are asked to provide company information, including business nature, size as defined by the SBA, experience in similar contracts, and operational capacity for handling both standard and surge delivery requirements. Additionally, the vendors should confirm their ability to supply products compliant with the Berry Amendment and establish local connections for fresh produce. The estimated value of the contract is $160 million over five years, and responses are due by February 28, 2025, to designated DLA contacts. This RFI serves solely for market research purposes and does not imply future business commitments.
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