Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchants

USP McCreary is conducting ongoing market research through a sources sought announcement to identify suppliers capable of providing a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables for weekly deliveries every Tuesday morning. Potential vendors interested in participating can request to be added to the vendor list by submitting their DUNS number via email or fax. Formal Request for Quotes (RFQs) are typically issued on Wednesdays for deliveries the following week, with contracts awarded to the lowest responsive bidder by Friday. Vendors must be capable of accepting credit card payments and must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database to do business with the federal government. This procurement opportunity is managed by the Department of Justice at USP McCreary, located in Pine Knot, Kentucky. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 424480 for fresh produce merchants, and the point of contact for inquiries is Steven A. Burakowski, the Supervisory Contract Specialist. The government will not pay for the information submitted or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this announcement. This sources sought notice seeks to assess market interest and vendor capability but does not guarantee a contract award.