Fruits and Vegetables for West Virginia Troops and Schools

SOL #: SPE30025R0066Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA TROOP SUPPORT

PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, United States

Place of Performance

NAICS

Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing (311991)

PSC

Fruits And Vegetables (8915)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/542cfb8eda994bc6971f5c28dac4c541/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 9, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 24, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 8, 2026, 7:00 PM

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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support has issued Solicitation SPE30025R0066 for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) to supply USDA Grade Number 1 fresh fruits, vegetables, and shell eggs to Department of Defense (DoD) and USDA (School) customers in the West Virginia Zone. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The contract will span 5 years, structured into one 24-month tier and two 18-month tiers. Proposals are due by May 8, 2026.

Scope of Work

This opportunity requires contractors to act as functioning commercial distributors of fresh fruits, vegetables, and shell eggs. Key responsibilities include maintaining electronic catalogs (STORES for Troop contracts, FFAVORS for School contracts), achieving a minimum 98.0% contract fill rate for each customer group, and complying with specific packaging, packing, labeling, and delivery instructions for various locations across West Virginia.

Key Requirements

Offerors must possess a valid Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) license and submit a valid USDA Harmonized Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Plus + Standard audit, or an independent third-party audit report. A computer system capable of accepting delivery orders and processing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transactions (832, 850, 810) is mandatory. Additionally, a Food Defense Plan must be provided prior to performance.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC), Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA).
Period of Performance: 5 years (one 24-month tier and two 18-month tiers).
Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
NAICS Code: 311991, Size Standard: 700 employees.
Estimated Value: The solicitation includes a 24-month estimate for Tier 1, a 5-year estimate, a 10% Guaranteed Minimum, and a 300% contract maximum.

Submission & Evaluation

Offer Due Date: May 8, 2026, at 03:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
Submission Method: Proposals must be submitted via DIBBS electronic upload or email to the specified points of contact. Facsimile offers are not authorized.
Evaluation: A Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process will be used.
Evaluation Factors: Technical Acceptability (including PACA license and USDA GAP+ audit) and Pricing.
Pricing: Offerors must submit pricing for all items listed in Attachment 1 (Schedule of Items), detailing Delivered Price, Rebates/Discounts, and Distribution Price. Delivered prices must be substantiated with invoices or quotes.