Request for Information (RFI) for Fresh Fruit & Vegetable support for DLA Troop Support's DoW and Non-DoW customers located in Alabama and Florida Panhandle Zone.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing lists of food items, categorized by sheet, likely intended for procurement of fresh produce and other food staples. It provides stock numbers and descriptions for various items.

• Sheet 1A-AL Troops: Lists fresh and chilled produce items such as bananas, cabbage, celery, eggplant, mushrooms, pears, peppers, pineapple, potatoes, apples, broccoli, carrots, ginger root, lemons, lettuce, onions, pea pods, squash, tomatoes, basil, blackberries, spinach, garlic, salad mix, mint, honeydew melon, grapes, arugula, kale, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, blueberries, plums, romaine hearts, watermelon, radishes, mangoes, cauliflower, kiwifruit, oranges, shallots, parsley, grapefruit, and rosemary.
• Sheet 1B-AL Schools: Contains a similar list of fresh and chilled produce items, with some variations in packaging and specifications, including apples, beans, broccoli, cabbage, cantaloupe, carrots, celery, cucumbers, grapefruit, grapes, honeydew, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, oranges, pears, peppers, potatoes, radishes, raspberries, salad mix, squash, strawberries, and tomatoes.
• Sheet 2A-FL Panhandle Troops: Mirrors the items in Sheet 1A, with some additional items like trimmed green beans, napa cabbage, diced red onions, leeks, lemon grass, chili peppers, and sundried tomatoes.
• Sheet 2B-FL Panhandle Schools: Mirrors the items in Sheet 1B, with some additional items like trimmed green beans, diced red onions, and chili peppers.

This attachment details the specific types, quantities (implied by packaging), and quality standards (e.g., US#1) of fresh produce and other food items that may be required. Bidders should review these lists to understand the scope of potential requirements and to prepare accurate pricing and product specifications in their proposals.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a market research survey to gather information for an upcoming solicitation for Full Line Fresh Fruit and Vegetables (FF&V) in the Alabama and Florida Panhandle Zone. The contract will support both Department of War (DoW) Troops and Non-DoW USDA (Schools) customers.

This document is crucial for potential bidders to understand the government's intent and to provide feedback that may shape the future solicitation. It includes:

• Contract Scope: Support for FF&V in Alabama and Florida Panhandle Zone.
• Estimated Contract Value: 24-month period of performance estimated at $28,000,000.00, with a 5-year contract estimate of $70,000,000.00 and a maximum value of $210,000,000.00.
• Key Information Requested: Bidders are asked to provide company information, indicate interest in bidding, describe their service capabilities, and answer questions regarding minimum dollar delivery requirements, experience with government contracts, registration status (SAM.gov, PACA License, DIBBS), business size, zone feasibility, subcontracting needs, and familiarity with required ordering systems (STORES and FFAVORS).
• Ordering Systems: Information is provided on the Subsistence Total Order & Receipt Electronic System (STORES) for DoW customers and the Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Order Receipt System (FFAVORS Web) for USDA customers. Vendors must be prepared to interface with these systems.
• Response Deadline: All responses and feedback are due by April 9th, 2026, and should be emailed to melisia.riley@dla.mil and amy.paradis@dla.mil.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document, "Attachment 2-Delivery Schedule.xlsx", provides detailed delivery locations and associated customer information. It is intended to inform potential bidders about the specific sites where goods or services may need to be delivered under this opportunity.

This spreadsheet contains two primary sheets:

• Group 1A - AL Troops: Lists delivery points (ORDERING_POINT), ship-to locations (SHIPTO), customer names, facility details, addresses, cities, states, zip codes, countries, and service types for various military and government entities primarily in Alabama and Florida.
• Group 1B - AL Schools: Lists school district codes, district names, customer names, addresses, cities, states, zip codes, and status (ACTIVE/INACTIVE) for numerous educational institutions across Alabama.

Bidders should review this document to understand the geographical distribution and specific delivery points required for fulfilling the contract. This information is crucial for logistical planning, cost estimation, and assessing the feasibility of meeting delivery requirements across potentially numerous and diverse locations within Alabama and Florida.