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Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Supply

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Response Deadline12/04/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity, titled Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Supply, is issued by the Department of Defense Directorate of Subsistence. The contract involves sourcing and supplying a comprehensive range of fresh, perishable produce, such as US#1 Green Beans and chilled carrot sticks, for prime contractors working on DLA Troop Support distribution projects. A critical requirement of the performance is the maintenance of cold-chain integrity during transport to ensure product quality and safety. The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 424480. Qualified providers must hold PACA licensing and maintain strict compliance with FDA and HHS health inspections. Deliveries of bulk fresh produce are to be executed according to a specific procurement schedule. The response deadline for this solicitation is December 4, 2026.

General Info

DoD small business subcontract for fresh produce supply with cold-chain requirements by December 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → DIRECTORATE OF SUBSISTENCE

NAICS

424480 - Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers

Place of Performance

TX, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE300-26-R-0036.

The full solicitation package (10 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Timeline

PostedOct 28

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Response DeadlineDec 4

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Response Deadline

12/04/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin about 1 month

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DIRECTORATE OF SUBSISTENCE

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Supplies a comprehensive range of fresh, perishable produce items for prime contractors on DLA Troop Support distribution projects. Sources and supplies items such as US#1 Green Beans and chilled carrot sticks while maintaining cold-chain integrity during transport. Requires PACA licensing and compliance with FDA/HHS health inspections. Delivers bulk fresh produce items per the procurement schedule.

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