Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Support Nebraska Schools SPM30012X0026

DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia is preparing to issue a solicitation for full-line fresh fruits and vegetable services to USDA school customers in Nebraska. This procurement will be an indefinite delivery purchase that remains in effect until a longer-term contract covering this zone can be awarded and implemented. The acquisition is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA program. Key dates include the solicitation release on June 7, 2012, and submission closing on June 11, 2012, with delivery expected to start on July 2, 2012. The selected vendor must have a catalog established in the FFAVORS Web system by June 20, 2012. While the contract's end date is uncertain, it is anticipated not to exceed 60 days beyond the start of performance. This contract will serve approximately 90 participating school customers in Nebraska, with the option to add or remove schools as needed throughout the contract period. Award will be made to the lowest priced offer that meets technical acceptability criteria, and all responsible sources are invited to submit quotes. Prospective offerors must be registered on the DLA-BSM Bid Board to access the solicitation documents. The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 311991, and the designated point of contact for questions is Contract Specialist Jim Kelly.