89--Produce

Solicitation SPE30024R0016 is a request for proposal issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Directorate of Subsistence for the procurement of fresh produce. This acquisition is designated as a 100 percent small business set-aside under full and open competition procedures, falling under NAICS code 311991. The contract focuses on providing a variety of fresh produce items, including fruits and vegetables, to military installations and schools primarily located in South Carolina. Bidders are required to provide delivered pricing and distribution costs for a detailed schedule of items over an estimated 24 month period. The contract mandates strict adherence to quality and technical standards, including the use of the Subsistence Total Ordering and Receipt Electronic System for EDI transactions such as purchase orders and invoices. Compliance is monitored through unannounced Quality Systems Management Visits and produce quality audits conducted in coordination with USDA AMS personnel using a standardized rating system. Delivery requirements are comprehensive, specifying various ship-to addresses across Coast Guard, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Navy sites, as well as educational facilities. Proposals were requested by March 17, 2025, with submissions accepted via email and the DIBBS system.