Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Oahu

Contract SPE302-23-D-S003, awarded by the DLA Troop Support Indo-Pacific, provides fresh fruits and vegetables to non-DoD schools across Oahu, Hawaii. The contract runs from April 9, 2023, to April 8, 2026, with a maximum ceiling amount of 7,500,000 dollars for the three-year period. This procurement was designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 311991 and involves the delivery of 68 specific produce items, such as apples, lettuce, carrots, and tomatoes, to various elementary, intermediate, and high schools. To ensure food safety and security, the contractor must comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act and FDA regulations, which include implementing a Food Defense Plan and maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Defense audit certifications. The contract requirements include a minimum order threshold of 100 dollars per school and strict adherence to quality audits and verification directories to protect the food supply from intentional tampering.