89--Garrison Feeding Div OCONUS & CONUS

DLA Troop Support Indo-Pacific is soliciting proposals for an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to supply fresh fruits and vegetables (FF&V) to Department of Defense and select non-DoD customers on Kwajalein Atoll. The contract spans a base period plus four option years, totaling five years with an estimated maximum contract ceiling of $31.5 million. It is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 311999, with particular opportunities for HUBZone, Women-Owned, 8(a), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned businesses. The procurement process will follow FAR Parts 12 and 15, utilizing a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology where proposals must meet minimum technical criteria covering distribution capabilities, food safety compliance, quality assurance, and past performance, alongside the evaluated delivered and distribution pricing. Offerors must be active commercial distributors of fresh fruits and vegetables capable of direct delivery to multiple military and federal locations on Kwajalein Atoll, adhering to USDA Grade 1 standards and applicable food safety regulations such as PACA licensing and Good Agricultural/Handling Practices certification. The contract requires strict maintenance of cold chain integrity, traceability, and product handling as detailed in the Statement of Work, including the use of tamper-evident packaging and compliance with specific DoD and military standards for packaging and labeling. Pricing must be submitted for all line items listed in the Schedule of Items, covering both delivered prices and distribution fees, with no negotiations anticipated, emphasizing competitive and complete initial offers. Delivery plans must demonstrate logistical capacity for timely fulfillment, including contingency strategies for rejected deliveries and quality compliance audits. Compliance with contract administration protocols includes electronic invoicing through the Wide Area Workflow system and adherence to personnel security requirements such as top secret or secret clearances for contractor staff. Inspection and acceptance of products occur at designated delivery points, with government representatives verifying identity, condition, packaging integrity, temperature control, and shelf life of products. The solicitation includes detailed provisions on packaging, marking, and preservation criteria to maintain product quality through the supply chain. Proposal submission requires completion of multiple strict documentation elements including a signed SF1449 cover page, statement of work acknowledgment, current PACA licenses, validated food safety certifications, a detailed delivery plan, and a comprehensive contractor overview report, all to be submitted as separate searchable PDFs by the January 4, 2026 deadline. Award will be made to a responsible offeror who meets all technical requirements and offers the lowest evaluated price without