Pre-Solicitation Notice for Fresh Milk & Dairy Products support for DLA Troop Support to military customers in the Southern California Zone
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 issued a Pre-solicitation Notice for Fresh Milk & Dairy Products to support Department of War (DoW) customers in the Southern California Zone. This opportunity aims to establish firm-fixed price Indefinite Quantity Contracts (IQCs) with an Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) for Class I fluid milk items. The contract period is expected to run from June 13, 2026, to June 13, 2029. The solicitation is anticipated to be available in April 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers Market Ready Fresh Milk and Dairy items across three fully competitive groups for DoW customers in Southern California:
- Group 1A: DoW Troop Customers (Various Ships)
- Group 1B: DoW Troop Customers (Land Deliveries)
- Group 1C: DoW Troop Customers (Ice Cream Catalog)
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with EPA for Class I fluid milk; firm-fixed price with two 18-month pricing tiers.
- Duration: June 13, 2026 – June 13, 2029.
- Set-Aside: None specified (open to all responsible sources).
- Solicitation Availability: Anticipated April 2026.
- Published: April 1, 2026.
Evaluation
All responsible sources will be able to submit proposals, which will be considered by DLA Troop Support.
Additional Notes
The solicitation, SPE300-26-R-0027, will be available on the DLA BSM internet Bid Board Systems (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil. Prospective offerors must register on DIBBS to review and download the Portable Document Format (PDF) solicitation, requiring the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Primary Contact: Gregory Barksdale, gregory.barksdale@dla.mil, 215-737-2071.