Indefinite Delivery Contract SPE30023DSA07

This indefinite delivery contract issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence aims to procure fresh fruit and vegetable distribution services for non-Department of Defense United States Department of Agriculture school customers located in Iowa. The contract is set aside 100% for small businesses and has a potential value of $126.5M over a 4.5-year base period and three option years. Task orders provided indicate the prime contractor, Seashore Fruit & Produce Co., will deliver various fresh produce items to locations in Vineland, NJ by established completion dates throughout October 2023.

The original solicitation sought these services on a total small business set-aside basis, to be awarded using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable procedures. Offerors were required to demonstrate a valid Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act license and Good Agricultural Practices/Good Handling Practices certification. The solicitation aimed to acquire fresh produce distribution for non-DoD USDA schools in Iowa through a single-award contract with a minimum 10% quantity in the first year. The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence intends for this vehicle to efficiently source quality fruits and vegetables to support their mission of providing food to military and other government customers.