Solicitation Notice for Fresh Milk & Dairy Products for School and Troop customers in New Jersey and New York

This procurement, identified as Solicitation SPE300-26-R-X015, seeks commercial suppliers to provide fresh milk and dairy products to U.S. military customers in New Jersey and New York through DLA Troop Support. The solicitation, issued on July 8, 2026, closes on August 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, and is structured under the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. To be considered technically acceptable, offerors must propose prices for every item listed in Attachment 1, the Schedule of Items, which encompasses a comprehensive range of dairy products including whole, low-fat, and nonfat milk in various packaging sizes, yogurt varieties, cottage cheese, eggnog, and sour cream. All items must be sourced from sanitarily approved facilities and comply with Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regulations, commercial labeling standards, and DFARS 252.225-7012 preference for domestic commodities. The contract will have a five-year period of performance beginning September 20, 2026, structured across three tiers—a 24-month base period and two optional 18-month tiers—with deliveries continuing until September 26, 2031, and a separate start-up period not counted toward the initial tier. All deliveries are F.O.B. destination, requiring the contractor to maintain full responsibility for product condition and temperature control throughout transit, with protection against inclement weather and damage mandated for temperature-sensitive goods. Packaging must follow good commercial practices and comply with Uniform Freight Classification and National Motor Freight Classification guidelines. Each container must feature visible, legible sell-by or open code dates. Inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery point by authorized government personnel, limited to identity, count, and condition unless expanded due to concerns over sanitary transport conditions, which may result in immediate rejection of deliveries. Payment is processed through DFAS Columbus Center via electronic funds transfer (EFT) based on SAM registration, with invoices required to be submitted electronically through an 810 format and tracked in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Contractors must use the DLA Troop Support STORES website to reconcile customer receipts and resolve discrepancies. Proposals must be submitted via email to Linda Saunders and Kasey McConnell-Rosinski, with file size restrictions limiting attachments to 5MB each and total emails to 10MB. Compliance with numerous federal regulations, including Buy