The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Subsistence, a component of the Department of Defense, awarded a $165 million Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to Stern Produce Company, Inc., a Phoenix, Arizona-based produce distributor. The IDIQ contract, with an ultimate completion date of August 24, 2028, covers the provision of USDA Grade 1 or better quality fresh fruits and vegetables to both Department of Defense customers (Group 1) and USDA School and Reservation customers (Group 2) located in Arizona.
Under this IDIQ contract, Stern Produce Company, Inc. receives firm fixed-price delivery order contracts for specific produce items such as apples, oranges, grapes, strawberries, lettuce, carrots, broccoli, peppers, tomatoes, and bananas. These delivery orders, which do not have any set-aside designations, are awarded through full and open competition and primarily serve customers in the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area. The contract aims to provide high-quality fresh produce to support the food service needs of both military and USDA government customers in the state of Arizona.
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