Synopsis for Fresh Fruit & Vegetable support for DLA Troop Support's DoD and Non- DoD customers located in State of Mississippi
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 intends to solicit for Fresh Fruit & Vegetable support for DoD and Non-DoD customers in the Mississippi Zone. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity with an estimated maximum value of $49.875 million over a five-year Indefinite Delivery contract. Award will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. The solicitation is expected to be issued in February 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a full-line of produce support, providing indefinite quantities of fresh fruit and vegetables to DoD Troop customers, Non-DoD USDA School, and Indian Tribal Reservation customers located throughout Mississippi.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDIQ)
- Duration: Five (5) years, consisting of one 24-month tier and two 18-month tiers.
- Value: Estimated maximum total contract dollar value of $49,875,000.00.
- Guaranteed Minimum: 10% of the first year's value.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business. A waiver of the Non-Manufacturer rule has not been requested, as at least 50% of the contract value is expected to be composed of items manufactured by small businesses.
- Synopsis Published: January 15, 2026
- Solicitation Expected: February 2026
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures, evaluating:
- Technical Acceptability:
- PACA License: Offerors must possess and submit proof of a valid, current Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) license.
- USDA Harmonized GAP Plus+ Standard Audit: Offerors must submit a valid, current USDA Harmonized GAP Plus+ Standard audit report/certificate (with Food Defense and Warehouse Addenda) for each place of performance, demonstrating a passing score in General (Section 1), Wholesale Distribution (Section 6), and Preventive Food Defense (Section 7). An equivalent private independent third-party certification is acceptable, provided the offeror agrees to obtain USDA GAP Plus+ by contract start.
- Pricing: Pricing is required for all items and tiers. Evaluation will be based on the Lowest Evaluated Aggregate Price, which combines the Weighted Aggregate Distribution Price (weighted by a factor of 6) and the Aggregate Delivered Price.
- Past Performance: Not an evaluation factor for award, as technical requirements (PACA, GAP Plus+) are deemed sufficient. Past performance will be considered for responsibility determination prior to award.
Additional Notes
The Government intends to award a contract without discussions; therefore, initial offers should contain the best terms from both a price and technical standpoint. Prospective offerors must register on SAM.gov and DLA-EBS Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) to view and download the solicitation when it is released.