FF&V Support San Antonio Troop Customers

DLA Troop Support is preparing to issue a solicitation for the provision of full-line US#1 Grade or better fresh fruits and vegetables to support troop customers in the San Antonio Zone. This contract is set aside entirely for small businesses under NAICS code 311991, with a size standard of 500 employees. It will be an Indefinite Quantity contract utilizing a fixed price structure combined with an economic price adjustment clause. The contract’s duration includes an 18-month base period followed by two 18-month option periods. The acquisition will be awarded using the lowest priced technically acceptable method. The anticipated solicitation issuance date was March 2015, with an award expected by December 2015. The estimated contract value for the San Antonio North Troops for an 18-month period is approximately $2,081,101, while the San Antonio South Troops estimate is around $7,767,541. The solicitation number is SPE3005R0016, and key points of contact include Contract Specialist Matthew P. Sacca and Contracting Officer Jim Kelly. This contract aims to ensure consistent and reliable supply of quality fresh produce to support military personnel in the region.