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

This is a presolicitation notice issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support for the procurement of fresh fruits and vegetables to support Department of Defense troop dining facilities, non-DoD schools, and Indian Tribal Organizations within the Dallas, Texas region. The solicitation number is SPE30026R0036, with an expected formal posting in August 2026 and a response deadline of April 28, 2026, though no formal proposal is required at this stage. The procurement is structured as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, with the NAICS code 311991 indicating an eligibility threshold of fewer than 700 employees, making only certified small businesses eligible to bid. The contract will have a 24-month base period with a five-year ordering window and an estimated value range of $32.5 million to $244 million, depending on option exercises and demand fluctuations. Deliveries are to be made to locations across the Dallas zone, and vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and DIBBS, hold a valid PACA license, and demonstrate compatibility with the STORES and FFAVORS electronic ordering and invoicing systems, including adherence to EDI transaction standards like 810 for invoicing. All produce must meet USDA Grade #1 quality standards and comply with FDA, USDA, and state regulatory requirements. The contracting office is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with primary points of contact being Harry Carpenter, Kimberly Hartzell, and Paul Le. There is no formal evaluation factor structure or pricing schedule available at this stage, as this is a pre-solicitation information gathering effort intended to assess market capability and prepare for the upcoming formal solicitation.