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89 -- Invitation to Attend Round Table Discussion of Produce Options for Defense Commissary Agency, CONUS Locations

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Reference-Number-HDEC02-05-D-FFV1Federal

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The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is conducting market research through a sources sought notice to explore the capabilities of potential suppliers for providing assorted fresh fruits and vegetables to its commissary locations across the United States and abroad. This effort is aimed at gathering industry input and suggestions on how best to meet DeCA’s goal of delivering high-quality produce at competitive prices. A round table discussion is scheduled for January 25, 2005, at DeCA's facility in Fort Lee, Virginia, with the opportunity for private follow-up discussions on January 26 and 27 to address any proprietary concerns. The event invites interested vendors with relevant expertise to engage with DeCA representatives, discuss ideas, and provide input prior to any formal solicitation or acquisition. DeCA operates 272 stores with a produce volume exceeding $350 million annually, serving locations in the U.S., Europe, and the Far East. The procurement falls under NAICS code 424480 and adheres to a size standard of 500 employees. Participation requires notifying the point of contact, Carroll Allred, via email or phone with company details and attendance information. This sources sought synopsis is not a solicitation but a preliminary step to gauge market interest and capabilities. Any future solicitation, if pursued, will be posted separately on the Federal Business Opportunities website. The round table discussion will be recorded and is intended to foster a collaborative environment to refine the approach for establishing a Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Program.

General Info

DeCA seeks suppliers for fresh fruits and vegetables; round table discussion set January 2005.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Commissary Agency

NAICS

424480 - Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers

Place of Performance

DeCA CONUS locations, VA

Set-Aside

NONE

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PhaseSources Sought

PostedJan 11

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Commissary Agency

Contacts1 person available

OfficeFORT GREGG ADAMS, VA, 23801, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Commissary Agency

Office AddressFORT GREGG ADAMS, VA, 23801, USA

Contacts

Sheila I NorfusContracting Officer

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS MEETING IS CARROLL ALLRED ONLY! THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS; THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS ONLY. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to perform market research to gain knowledge of the capabilities of potential sources. If after review of the responses obtained to this round table discussion, the Government intends to proceed with an acquisition, a pre-solicitation synopsis will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website. Response to this notification is not an adequate response to any future solicitation for the commodity described in this synopsis. The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is seeking interested sources capable of providing assorted fresh fruits and vegetables for all of its commissary locations and is soliciting industry input on the various concepts of how to best meet this goal. An industry round table discussion will be convened on January 25, 2005. The round table discussion is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., in the Board Room, at DeCA, 1300 E. Avenue, Fort Lee, Virginia 23801-1800. All interested participants are invited. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss all suggestions, recommendations, questions, and concerns, as they relate to the establishment of a DeCA Fresh Fruits and Vegetable (FF & V) Program to meet DeCA's goal of the best quality at the best price. Private discussion periods may be scheduled for after the round table on January 26th and 27th to discuss any proprietary concerns. DeCA operates 272 stores with a produce volume of over $350 million in the United States, Europe, and the Far East. The round table discussion will be recorded. The SIC code is 8905 and the NAICS code is 424480 for this requirement with a size standard of 500 employees. Sources who believe they possess the desired capabilities are encouraged to attend. Email or phone your intention to attend by providing the company name, address, phone number, and email address; a main point of contact; the number of people who will be in attendance, and any questions or concerns you may have to the DeCA point of contact, Carroll Allred. The email address is contact@example.gov; the phone number is +1 (555) 000-0000; and the fax number is +1 (555) 000-0000.