FF&V Support to Schools & Reservations in Minnesota

Solicitation SPE300-21-R-0021 is a total small business set-aside issued by the DLA Troop Support Directorate of Subsistence and Foods Affairs to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to non-DoD USDA school and reservation customers within the Minnesota State Zone. The contract involves the procurement of 54 different produce items over an 18-month period, requiring vendors to provide delivered pricing and distribution tier pricing. Performance includes delivering goods to various schools and tribal entities across Minnesota as specified in the delivery schedule. Vendors are required to utilize the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Order Receipt System (FFAVORS) for managing catalogs, orders, and invoicing. The contract maintains strict quality control standards, granting the government authority to conduct unannounced Quality Systems Management Visits and Produce Quality Audits in coordination with USDA-AMS personnel to ensure compliance with US Grade standards. Additionally, the solicitation includes a formal process for requesting the addition of new produce items to the contract based on technical specifications and estimated usage.