Indefinite Delivery Contract SPE30023DSA79

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence awarded multiple firm fixed price delivery orders to Vermilion Valley Produce, Inc., doing business as Central Illinois Produce Danville Urbana Morton, to supply various fresh produce items to locations in Danville, Illinois. The orders total approximately $25,000,000 and require performance through September 2027. Produce items supplied under the orders include apples, oranges, pears, cauliflower, carrots, celery, salad mix, and strawberries. No set-aside provisions were applied. As the agency responsible for worldwide logistics support to the Department of Defense, these orders will deliver locally-grown produce to troops and other government customers to meet the Defense Logistics Agency's mission of providing food and supplies to the military.

The original solicitation sought information to develop a solicitation for an indefinite delivery contract for a prime vendor to supply an estimated 91 fresh fruits and vegetables to United States Department of Agriculture customers in Montana, including schools and tribal reservations. The contemplated contract would have a base year and four option years not exceeding $18,000,000 to deliver produce meeting USDA Grade 1 standards statewide. Responses to market research questions were requested by July 22, 2021 to inform solicitation development.