Pre-Solicitation Notice for Fresh Fruit & Vegetable support for DLA Troop Support's DoW Troop, Non-DoW School and Indian Tribal Organization customers located in Dallas, TX

The Department of Defense, through DLA Troop Support, has issued a pre-solicitation notice for a fresh fruit and vegetable supply contract to support DoD Troop, non-DoD schools, and Indian Tribal Organization customers within the Dallas, Texas zone. The anticipated solicitation, numbered SPE30026R0036, is expected to be posted in August 2026, with responses due by late April 2026. This procurement is planned as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 311991, focusing on USDA Grade #1 quality produce delivered to multiple customer locations. The contract type is an indefinite quantity contract (IQC) with a performance period estimated at 24 months and a potential total contract value ranging from approximately $32.5 million to $244 million, reflecting base and option periods. Offerors must meet strict requirements including valid SAM.gov and DIBBS registrations, possession of a PACA license, and the capability to electronically process orders and invoices through both STORES and FFAVORS systems. The evaluation is a pass/fail technical acceptability review, with mandatory USDA quality standards and complete Schedule of Items bid submissions. Delivery and acceptance will occur at various designated school and tribal sites across Dallas, with inspection at destination points. Administrative and contracting points of contact are established in Philadelphia, PA, with key participants including contract officers and specialists. Proposal submissions are limited to a completed Market Research Survey PDF sent via email, and no additional volumes or attachments are accepted. The contract does not include standard FAR clauses or specialized security or personnel provisions in this presolicitation phase but emphasizes small business participation and compliance with regulatory and quality standards.