Lanai and Molokai - Sources Sought Notice_v2.pdf
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- FF&V Lanai and Molokai Schools Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- SPE302-25-SS-0001
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This Sources Sought Notice and related RFI from DLA Troop Support Indo-Pacific seeks information from potential suppliers of USDA Grade Number 1 or better Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (FF&V) for Department of Education schools in Lanai and Molokai, Hawaii. The requirement involves providing and delivering fresh produce according to specific quality standards, with proper packaging and labeling requirements. The NAICS code is 311991 and PSC code is 8915.
Responses are due by January 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM HST to Floyd Shiroma and Kirk Moser at DLA. Interested vendors must submit the Market Research Survey (Attachment 3) and provide company details including capability statements and past performance information. The agency intends to issue a future Simplified Indefinite-Delivery Contract (SIDC) with a single award, requiring vendors to bid on all items in the Schedule of Items. Vendors must possess a valid PACA license. While this is currently a sources sought/RFI, the subsequent solicitation number will be SPE302-25-R-XXXX.
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| Attach 1 schedule of Items.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| ATTACHMENT 2_Customer List.pdf | ||
| Attach 3_(FOR RFI)_Market_Research_Survey.pdf |
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Sources Sought Notice
Title:
Sources Sought for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (FF&V) for Non-DOD Department of Education (DOE) Schools in Lanai and Molokai, State of Hawaii.
Synopsis Number:
SPE302-25-R-XXXX
Date:
Jan 10, 2025
NAICS Code:
311991
PSC Code:
Notice Type:
Sources Sought Notice
1. Description The Defense Logistics Agency – Troop Support Indo-Pacific is seeking information on potential sources for United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) Grade Number 1 or better-quality Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (“FF&V”) products to Non-Department of Defense (DoD) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) School customers, Lanai and Molokai, in the State of Hawaii Zone. This is a request for information only and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued.
2. Background The Defense Logistics Agency - Troop Support Hawaii is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) Grade Number 1 or better-quality Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (“FF&V”) products to Non-Department of Defense (DoD) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) School customers, Lanai and Molokai, in the State of Hawaii Zone. The purpose of this notice is to gather information on the availability of sources and their capabilities.
3. Objective The objective of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify capable and interested sources that can fulfill the requirement. Specifically, we are seeking information from small businesses that serve the capability to provide and meet the quality requirements per item, as included in the Schedule of Items (Attachment 1).
Requirements:
The contractor shall be able to provide United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) Grade Number 1 or better-quality Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (“FF&V”) products as specified in Attachment 1 - Schedule of Items. The products must meet the following requirements:
1. Quality Standards:
Products must be fresh, of high quality, and free from spoilage.
Products must comply with USDA standards for freshness and quality.
2. Packaging:
Products must be packaged to ensure freshness and prevent damage during transportation.
Packaging must be labeled with the product name, weight, and date of packaging.
3. Delivery:
Deliveries must be made to DOE Schools within the Lanai and Molokai District according to Attachment 2 - Delivery Locations-Customer List.
The contractor must provide a reliable transportation method to ensure timely delivery.
Potential Offerors should also be aware that they are required to provide a valid and up to date PACA license with any future offers.
4. Responses Interested parties are requested to provide the following information:
Company Name Address Point of Contact Name Phone Number Email Address DUNS Number and CAGE Code Business Size (e.g., small, large) Socio-Economic Status (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB) Capability Statement o Brief description of company background, relevant experience, and capabilities.
o Description of the company's ability to meet the requirements outlined in the description and background sections.
o Past performance information for similar requirements (include contract numbers, project titles, and points of contact).
5. Submission Instructions Please submit attachment 3 Market Research Survey and any questions via email to DLA Troop Support Indo-Pacific, Procurement Office Hawaii, no later than January 21, 2025, at 08:00 Hawaii Standard Time. Responses should be sent to:
Floyd Shiroma Contract Specialist DLA Troop Support Indo-Pacific 808-786-2306 Floyd.Shiroma@dla.mil
Kirk Moser Contracting Officer DLA Troop Support Indo-Pacific 808-786-2136 Kirk.Moser@dla.mil
6. Disclaimer This is a sources sought notice only and is not a request for proposals (RFP) or an invitation for bid (IFB). This notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service.
The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Any information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary.
7. Additional Information Provide any additional information or requirements specific to your organization or this sources sought/RFI.
mailto:Floyd.Shiroma@dla.mil mailto:Kirk.Moser@dla.mil
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