Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Fresh Fruits & Vegetables (FF&V) Support for DoD & Non-DoD Customers - Kwajalein Atoll
Deadline: 18 Aug 2025
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 124471316
Document Ref. No.: SPE302-25-SS-0006
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Description
1. Introduction
This Request for Information (RFI) is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Indo-Pacific in accordance with FAR Part 10 - Market Research. The Government is conducting market research to identify responsible and capable sources interested in supplying a full-line of United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Grade No. 1 or better Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (FF&V) to Department of Defense (DoD) & Non-DoD Customers located on Kwajalein Atoll in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a formal solicitation or a guarantee of future procurement.
2. Background
The Government anticipates a potential requirement for a long-term Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded under FAR Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Products and Services and FAR Part 15 - Contracting by Negotiation. This acquisition will support the uninterrupted supply of perishable FF&V products to a remote Pacific island installation with limited commercial infrastructure.
The successful contractor may be required to:
Source, purchase, stage, and deliver a wide range of FF&V products. Ensure all products meet USDA Grade No. 1 or better standards. Maintain strict quality control and product freshness during transit and delivery to Kwajalein. Respond to emergency or surge demands, including mission-critical deliveries. Possess or partner with reliable cold-chain logistics and freight networks able to serve remote island environments.Note: Vendors must currently operate as functioning commercial distributors. It is not acceptable for an offeror to operate solely as a third-party logistics (3PL) firm, i.e., one that subcontracts out warehousing, procurement, and delivery functions. Offerors affirm their role as direct distributors upon submission of capability statements.
3. Purpose of This RFI
The Government seeks ...
Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : SPE302-25-SS-0006
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency : DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier : DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Major Command : TROOP SUPPORT SUBSISTENCE
Office: DLA TROOP SUPPORT INDO-PACIFIC
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Updated)
Updated Published Date: Aug 13, 2025 08:05 am HST
Original Published Date: Jul 18, 2025 08:33 am HST
Updated Response Date: Aug 18, 2025 08:00 am HST
Original Response Date: Aug 11, 2025 08:00 am HST
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Updated Inactive Date: Sep 02, 2025
Original Inactive Date: Aug 26, 2025
Initiative: None
Classification
Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Product Service Code: 8915 - FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
NAICS Code: 311999 - All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing
Place of Performance: UM USA
Documents
Tender Notice
Attach-1_Schedule-of-Items-Kwajalein-FFV.xlsx
Attach-2_Customer-List-Kwajalein-FFV.xlsx