SPE300-25-R-0062- Amendment P0003 to SPE300-25-R0062-Fresh Fruit & Vegetable support for (DoD) Troops and Non-DoD USDA School customers located in the Southern Nevada Zone

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is preparing to solicit a five-year contract for supplying a full line of fresh fruits and vegetables to Department of Defense (DoD) troop customers and Non-DoD USDA school customers within the Southern Nevada Zone. This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 311991, targeting businesses with fewer than 700 employees. The contract structure includes one 24-month base period and two 18-month option periods, with an estimated maximum total value of approximately $34.4 million. Delivery is indefinite in quantity, serving over 40 designated locations including military bases and schools. Vendors must be capable of supporting the government’s electronic ordering systems—STORES for DoD and FFAVORS Web for USDA entities—as well as comply with required electronic data interchange (EDI) transaction standards (including 810, 820, 832, 850, 861, and 997 transactions). Pricing submissions must adhere to government item descriptions and maintain consistent formatting. Offerors are required to maintain active registrations in SAM.gov, hold a valid Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) license, and possess DLA’s Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) registration. The solicitation emphasizes vendors' capability to electronically transmit test EDI transactions before award and maintain an up-to-date electronic catalog across both ordering platforms. Delivery responsibilities encompass servicing all listed locations in the Southern Nevada Zone, with contingencies for alternative ordering methods such as fax or phone during system outages. Although specific contract clauses and packaging standards are not outlined in the presolicitation notice, the solicitation entails compliance with FAR Subpart 19.5 (small business set-asides) and adherence to detailed delivery schedules and estimated usage across 47 fresh produce items. The contract administration and payment functions are managed through the STORES system with electronic invoicing mandated. The solicitation process encourages proposals from all responsible small businesses capable of meeting these requirements, prioritizing the Government’s best value considering price and other factors.