Full Line Food Distribution for North Carolina Region
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support has awarded a contract (SPE300-26-D-3016) to Sysco Raleigh, LLC dba Sysco Foods of Raleigh for Full Line Food Distribution (Prime Vendor services) in the North Carolina Region. This award was made as an "Other than Full and Open Competition" action, justified under 10 U.S.C 3204(a)(1) due to the need for continuous, uninterrupted food supplies and the inability of other sources to meet agency requirements without unacceptable delays. The contract is effective from May 17, 2026, through April 10, 2027, or until a new competitive contract is awarded.
Scope of Work
Sysco Raleigh will continue to provide a full line of food and beverage items as Prime Vendor services to all authorized DLA customers in the North Carolina region. This ensures continuous food supply while a competitive follow-on contract is awarded and its new awardee reaches full operational capability.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) bridge contract with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA).
- Awardee: Sysco Raleigh, LLC dba Sysco Foods of Raleigh (CAGE Code 4MF15).
- Period of Performance: 329 days, from May 17, 2026, through April 10, 2027.
- Guaranteed Minimum Dollar Value: $3,353,782.00 (10% of awarded contract estimated dollar value).
- Maximum Total Dollar Value: $85,521,443.00 (255% of estimated dollar value).
- Published Date: May 20, 2026.
Justification
This acquisition was conducted on an "Other Than Full and Open Competition" basis, specifically under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) – Only One Responsible Source. The justification highlights the critical need for uninterrupted food supplies to DLA land-based customers in North Carolina and the determination that no other source could satisfy these requirements without unacceptable delays.
Additional Notes
This notice serves as a public posting of the Justification and Approval (J&A) in accordance with FAR Overhaul 6.301(b). The previous competitive contract (SPE300-20-D-3269) was awarded under full and open competition, and the previous bridge contract (SPE300-25-D-3010) expired on May 16, 2026. Information pertinent to this notice is available at https://www.dla.mil/TroopSupport/Subsistence/.
Contact Information
- Primary: Antoinette Patterson (antoinette.patterson@dla.mil, 445-737-7998)
- Secondary: Kenneth Carroll (kenneth.carroll@dla.mil, 445-737-7946)