SAM #SPE30026R0022

DLA Solicitation for USDA Grade 1 Fresh Produce and Shell Eggs for Montana DoD and USDA Customers

This procurement seeks suppliers for a wide range of USDA Grade Number 1 or better fresh fruits and vegetables, and potentially shell eggs, for Department of Defense (DoD) and USDA customers in Montana. - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Subsistence Directorate - Also references Montana State Government for school and reservation food services - Products/Services Requested: - Full line of fresh fruits and vegetables, including apples (various types), broccoli, cabbage, carrots, celery, lettuce (multiple varieties), onions, oranges, pears, potatoes, spinach, kiwifruit, melons, cherries, lemons, and more - Shell eggs (chilled, 15/1 dozen carton, 24 lb case) - Detailed product specifications with part numbers and quantities (e.g., APPLES FR PINK LADY 40 LB CS, part #891501E050566, qty 2964; EGGS CHL 15/1 DZN CARTON, part #891501E052251, qty 2000) - Packaging and case size requirements specified for each item - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All produce must meet or exceed USDA Grade Number 1 quality standards - Large, multi-year estimated quantities (e.g., thousands of cases for certain items) - Service both DoD and USDA (school and reservation) customers in the Montana Zone - 24-month estimated contract period - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or brand names are listed; open to commercial suppliers meeting USDA standards - Locations: - Delivery and performance for Montana Schools and Montana Reservations - Contracting managed by DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia, PA

Description

Defense Logistics Agency (“DLA”) - Troop Support (“Agency”) intends to enter into an indefinite quantity contract(s) (“IQC”) with a commercial firm(s) to supply a full-line of United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) Grade Number 1 or better quality fresh fruits and vegetables (“FF&V”) and Shell Eggs (if required) products to Department of Defense (“DoD”, or “Troop”) and USDA (“School”) customers in the Montana Zone.

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