FF&V Support Nebraska Schools

DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia is planning to issue a solicitation for full-line Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Service to support USDA school customers in Nebraska. This contract will be an Indefinite Delivery Purchase, lasting until a long-term contract for the zone can be awarded and implemented. The acquisition is set aside exclusively for small businesses, with an anticipated solicitation release date of January 30, 2013. The selected vendor must establish a catalog in the FFAVORS Web system by February 6, 2013, with the first customer orders expected during the week of February 10 and initial deliveries beginning the following week. The performance period is not fixed but is expected to last no more than 90 days after commencement. There are currently 90 participating schools in the Nebraska zone, with flexibility to add or remove schools as needed. Award will be granted to the lowest priced technically acceptable offer, and all responsible sources can submit quotes. The solicitation will be posted on the DLA-BSN Bid Board, and interested parties must register to access it. The contract is identified under solicitation number SPM30013X0040 and falls under NAICS code 424480. For further details or inquiries, the point of contact is Contract Specialist Jim Kelly, reachable at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden].