Fresh Fruit and Vegetables for USDA School and Reservation Customers in state of Minnesota

STATEMENT OF WORK (SCOPE) - I. INTRODUCTION - A. DLA Troop Support intends to enter into an contract under FAR 13.5, Simplified Acquisition Procedures not to exceed $7 million with a commercial firm to supply a full line of USDA No.1 or better Fresh Fruit and Vegetable (FF&V) products and Shell Eggs (if required). This contract will be in place up to 1 year and cannot exceed the threshold under FAR 13.5, which is $7 million for commercial items. The rating of USDA No. 1 or better is subject to what is actually called for in the schedule of items. The schedule of items ultimately controls the specific quality rating per item and the generic language of "U.S. Grade 1 or better" only speaks to the bare minimum requirement. - B. This solicitation consists of one (1) zone in the state of Minnesota. This solicitation will consist of Non-Department of Defense (USDA Schools and Reservations) customers in the state of Minnesota Zone. The Government intends to make one (1) award. Offerors shall submit their best proposal. Offerors are required to offer on all items in the Schedule of Items. Failure to do so may result in exclusion from award consideration. - C. This solicitation is 100% Small Business Set Aside. It utilizes the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Source Selection Process. See 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items and FAR 13.5, Simplified Acquisition Procedures - D. Any award made against this solicitation will result in a Contract (IQC) Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment occurring once a week using the Actual Material Cost for Subsistence Delivered Price Business Model. The contract will provide for an indefinite quantity, within stated limits, of specific supplies or services to be furnished during a fixed period, with deliveries to be scheduled by placing orders with the contractor (reference FAR 16.504 (a)). - A. Each resultant contract is for a total of 1year (12 month) period and will commence on the effective date of the contract. - III. ESTIMATED DOLLAR VALUE / GUARANTEED MINIMUM / MAXIMUM The following chart includes the 12 month estimated dollar value of $ 7,000,000.00. Minnesota 12 Months Estimate(1 Year) Group 1 (Non-DoD, Schools & Indian Reservations) $3,500,000.00 Group 2 (Non-DoD, Schools) $3,500,000.00 Total $7,000,000.00 The term "12 Months Estimate" refers to the Government's good faith estimate of the requirement for the first year period.