The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Subsistence has awarded an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract (SPE30022DS754) to Upper Valley Produce LLC, a for-profit limited liability company, to supply a full line of USDA Grade 1 or better fresh fruits and vegetables to Department of Defense (DoD) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) customers in the New England region, including Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont. The $9,750,000 contract, which does not have a set-aside designation, has an ultimate completion date of May 8, 2027. Under this IDIQ, Upper Valley Produce LLC receives numerous firm fixed price delivery order contracts for a variety of produce items, such as apples, strawberries, lettuce, and corn, to support the DLA Troop Support Subsistence program's mission of providing food to U.S. troops and other government customers in the region. The awarded delivery orders range from a few hundred dollars to over $4,000 in ceiling value, reflecting the diverse needs of the government customers.
The original solicitation was a Request for Information (RFI) issued by DLA Troop Support to gather market research and feedback to inform the development of a future full and open competition for the supply of fresh produce to DoD and USDA customers in the New England states. The RFI indicated that the anticipated contract would be structured as multiple IDIQ contracts, with one award per defined geographic group. The scope of the contemplated solicitation includes the provision of USDA Grade 1 or better fresh fruits, vegetables, and shell eggs as required by the customers.
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