Request for Information (RFI) for Fresh Fruits & Vegetables support for DLA’s DoW and Non-DoW School and Indian Tribal Organization customers located in the Utah Zone.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a market research survey conducted by the Government to gather information for an upcoming solicitation for Full Line Fresh Fruit and Vegetables (FF&V) in the Utah Zones. The solicitation will support both Department of War ("DoW") Troops and Non-DoW customers (Schools and Indian Tribal Organizations).

Key information provided includes:

• Estimated usages report for a 24-month period.
• Estimated contract values for a 5-year period and 300% maximum value.
• Contact information for questions.
• A questionnaire for interested vendors to provide feedback on their capabilities, interest, and operational details.

This document is crucial for potential bidders as it outlines the government's intent to re-solicit FF&V services in Utah. It provides preliminary contract value estimates and direct questions to gauge vendor interest and capabilities. Responding to this survey allows vendors to influence the upcoming solicitation and demonstrate their understanding of the requirements. The survey asks about:

• Interest in bidding and servicing all listed customers.
• Ability to service specific customers if not all.
• Minimum dollar delivery requirements.
• Experience as a commercial FF&V distributor.
• Past experience with the Federal Government.
• Registration status in SAM.gov and DIBBS.
• Business size (small/large).
• Feedback on zone layout feasibility and potential subcontracting needs.
• Company capabilities and ability to use the FFAVORS Web system for ordering.
• Percentage of FF&V items procured from Small Businesses.

The deadline for submitting responses and feedback is Tuesday, May 05, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing a schedule of items for Solicitation SPE300-26-R-0037, "Utah Schools" (Group 1) and "Utah Reservations" (Group 2). It details the estimated quantities for various fresh and processed food items over a 12-month period, with additional evaluation tiers for 18 and 24 months.

• Item Descriptions: Lists a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and other food items with specific descriptions (e.g., "APPLES, FRESH, granny smith, WAXF, 12 ct, 6 lb bg/cs").
• Government Item Numbers & Codes: Provides unique identifiers for each item.
• Estimated Quantities: Specifies the quantity required for each item.
• Unit of Issue: Indicates the unit in which the item is supplied (e.g., CS for Case).
• Pricing Fields: Includes columns for "Delivered Pricing Including Freight," "Tier 1 Distribution Price (DIP)," "Tier 2 Distribution Price," and "Tier 3 Distribution Price." Bidders are instructed to fill in specific white fields, including estimated quantities and pricing.
• Instructions: Vendors are instructed not to alter shaded fields and to bid on all items. Invoices should be labeled with the Government Item #.

This spreadsheet is crucial for bidders as it outlines the specific food items and estimated quantities required for the contract. Bidders must use this document to prepare their pricing proposals, ensuring they provide accurate cost information for each line item as instructed. The pricing provided in this sheet will likely form the basis for evaluation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 2 - Delivery Schedule Utah.xlsx", provides a detailed breakdown of delivery locations and associated customer information within Utah. It is intended to inform potential bidders about the specific sites and entities that will receive goods or services under this opportunity.

• Sheet: Troops - Current: Lists delivery points (ORDERING_POINT), ship-to locations, customer names (e.g., UTAH AIR NATIONAL GUARD, HILL AFB), facility details, addresses, cities, states, ZIP codes, countries, and service branches (AF, MC, AR).
• Sheet: Schools - Current: Details delivery locations for various school districts within Utah, including district names, school names, addresses, cities, states, ZIP codes, and program IDs (e.g., NSLP).

This attachment is crucial for bidders to understand the geographic distribution and specific entities requiring delivery. It helps in logistical planning, cost estimation for transportation, and identifying potential points of contact or operational sites. Bidders should review this document to assess their capability to meet delivery requirements across the listed locations.