89 -- REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSE SERVICES - EXPORT PROGRAM MISSION

This contract seeks refrigerated warehouse services for handling, transloading, and drayage of fresh fruits and vegetables, occasionally including chilled and frozen supplies as surge or mobilization products. The services are required for designated ports of entry with a focus on providers zonally located within the San Francisco, California area. The base contract period runs from December 1, 2003, through September 30, 2004, with the possibility of three additional one-year option renewals. Both small and large businesses are eligible to submit proposals, as the acquisition is unrestricted and will utilize a Best Value/Source Selection methodology to determine the awardee. Solicitation requests will be available starting October 2, 2003, and may be obtained either via email or facsimile. The point of contact for all inquiries is Honey Scarangelli, Chief of Eastern Region Operations at DSCP-HPDE Produce Business Unit in Philadelphia, PA, accessible by phone or fax. All responsible sources are invited to submit proposals for consideration, reflecting an open and competitive contracting process for these refrigerated warehouse services.