Fruits and Vegetables for West Virginia Troops and Schools
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The DLA Troop Support intends to solicit for Fruits and Vegetables to support DoD (Troop) and Non-DoD (USDA School) customers in the West Virginia Zone. This acquisition is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside and is for a full-line of produce support. The estimated maximum total contract value is $38.99 million over five years. The solicitation is expected to be issued in April 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires a full-line of produce support, including indefinite quantities of fresh fruits and vegetables, for various delivery points across West Virginia. The services will cater to both military personnel and USDA school programs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation for an Indefinite Delivery Contract
- Duration: Five (5) years, consisting of one 24-month tier and two 18-month tiers.
- Estimated Maximum Value: $38,990,414.70
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside
- Guaranteed Minimum: 10% of the first year's value.
- Solicitation Expected: April 2026
- Published: March 9, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures. Technical Acceptability requires:
- No exceptions to solicitation terms and conditions.
- Proof of a valid Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) license.
- A valid USDA Harmonized Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Plus + Standard Audit (with warehouse and food defense addenda) or an equivalent independent third-party certification. Pricing evaluation will consider an Evaluated Aggregate Price, which combines a Weighted Aggregate Distribution Price (with a weighting factor of 6) and an Aggregate Delivered Price. Pricing is required for all items in Group 1 (1a and 1b) across all tiers. Past performance will not be an evaluation factor but will be considered for responsibility determination.
Additional Notes
The Government intends to award without discussions, so initial offers should contain the best terms. The solicitation will be available on SAM.gov and DLA-EBS Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) upon release.