RFI Market Research for FF&V In Costa Rica
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 DLA Troop Support is conducting market research via a Request for Information (RFI) for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables (FF&V) services in Costa Rica. This RFI aims to identify capable vendors for the OCONUS Subsistence Prime Vendor (SPV) Program, supporting U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy Ships in Puerto Limon and Golfito, Costa Rica. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are requested by March 9, 2026.
Scope of Information Requested
The RFI seeks information from vendors regarding their ability to provide comprehensive FF&V support, including sourcing, receiving, consolidating, warehousing, inventory management, transportation, electronic order acceptance, delivery, and maintaining a quality assurance program. Key questions for interested firms include:
- Operational capacity to handle an estimated annual requirement of $125,000, with a maximum contract value of $350,000.
- Business size (large or small, with small defined as less than 700 employees).
- Company involvement (e.g., logistics, food distribution), major customers, and applicable NAICS identifier.
- Existence and type of existing facilities in Costa Rica.
- Ability to provide Prime Vendor support to customers in Puerto Limon and Golfito.
- Potential concerns regarding FF&V sourcing for the specified areas.
- Company CAGE code.
- Access to the DLA Troop Support – Subsistence Total Order and Receipt Electronic System (STORES) and ability to obtain access if not currently available.
- Ability to display pricing in the format: "Product price + Distribution price = Final price," where the distribution price is fixed for one year.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Market Research (Presolicitation)
- Estimated Annual Value: $125,000.00
- Maximum Contract Value: $350,000.00
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: March 9, 2026 (close of business)
- Published: February 27, 2026
Additional Notes
This RFI is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a commitment from the Government. No solicitation is available at this time, and the Government will not pay for any information received. Proprietary information will be protected if appropriately marked. Vendor participation does not guarantee future business. Responses should be sent via email to Kenyatta.richards@dla.mil.