# SAM #SPE30027R0003

DLA Troop Support Ohio Zone Fresh and Prepared Produce Market Research

**Buyer:** DLA Troop Support
**Posted:** October 21, 2026
**Respond By:** October 30, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE30027R0003
**NAICS:** 311991, 424480, 311421

DLA Troop Support is gathering market research for a 24-month estimated supply of fresh and prepared produce for Ohio-area troop and school customers.
- **Government buyer and customers**
  - Buyer: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Subsistence Produce Program.
  - Customers: Department of War (DoW) Troop and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) school customers in the Ohio Zone.
- **Procurement scope**
  - Full-line fresh and prepared fruits and vegetables, with 72 market-basket items and estimated usage quantities for a 24-month period.
  - Product formats include whole and processed produce, including chopped, shredded, peeled, cut, and packaged items; pack sizes and case configurations are specified in the item descriptions.
  - The notice is for market research to inform a possible future solicitation, not a purchase commitment. Specific delivery schedules are referenced in the source material but are not detailed here.
- **OEMs and named brands**
  - **Driscoll's** is named for the strawberry item; no other manufacturers or vendors are identified.
- **Estimated value and performance**
  - No contract value is provided. The listed quantities represent estimated 24-month usage, not a stated contract award quantity.
  - Specific performance start and end dates are not provided.

### Description

<p>This is a Request for Information (&quot;RFI&quot;). DLA Troop Support&#39;s (&quot;Agency&quot;) Subsistence Produce Program is interested in comments and feedback regarding the Agency&#39;s full line produce support to Department of War (DoW; Troop) and United States Department of Agriculture (&quot;USDA&quot;; Schools) Customers throughout the Continental United States (&quot;CONUS&quot;). There is no solicitation available at this time. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this RFI, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. This RFI does not constitute a commitment from the DoW (&ldquo;Troop&rdquo;) and USDA (&quot;Schools&quot;) customers in the Ohio Zone. The sole purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research to assist the Agency in creating an appropriate solicitation in the future.</p>

<p>Please see Attachment 1 to review the market basket for Groups 1 and 2 (Ohio Troops &amp; Schools).</p>

<p>Please see Attachment 3 to review the Delivery Schedule for Groups 1 &amp; 2.</p>

<p>Please review and fill out the Market Research Survey and email to James.Barr@dla.mil, and Marcus.Berenato@dla.mil</p>

<p>Please contact any/all of the above points of contact for questions.</p>

<p>All responses are due by 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time October 30, 2026.</p>

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