RFI Olives.docx

Title: Request for Information (RFI) for the supply of Domestically Sourced Bulk Olives and/or Olive Oil Notice Type: Pre-solicitation Response Date: November 8, 2022 NAICS Code: 111339 Olive farming

Dear Vendors:

This is a Request for Information (RFI) in accordance with FAR 15.201(e). It is not a request for proposal and does not constitute a solicitation. No proposals or unsolicited proposals will be accepted. All information received in response, however, will be handled as Proprietary Information in the same manner as an offer. The Government will not pay for any information received under or associated with this RFI. Any expenses associated with a response are the sole responsibility of the responder. Responses will not be returned. Any pricing or cost information received will be non-binding and used for informational purposes only. Failure to respond will not in any way prevent a potential offeror from participation in future solicitations. The purpose of this RFI is to seek the input of DLA Troop Support’s commercial industry partners, therefore participation is encouraged. All information provided will be given consideration and may influence the development of future proposal requests.

The DLA Troop Support Subsistence Strategic Material Sourcing Group Division is interested in your comments regarding the possibility of supplying Domestically Sourced Bulk Olives and/or Olive Oil on future contracts.

DLA Annual Estimates for Olive Oil- 162,634 Gallons DLA Annual Estimate for Green Olives- 52,290 Gallons DLA Annual Estimate for Black Olives- 91,088 Gallons

When responding to this RFI, please answer the following questions:

1. What is your firm’s name and location?

2. What is your firm’s annual capacity to produce Domestically Sourced Bulk Olives and/or Olive Oil?

3. Where are your firm’s Domestically Sourced Bulk Olives grown and processed?

4. To what locations would your firm be able to ship Domestically Sourced Bulk Olives and/or Olive Oil?

We encourage your participation; please share your ideas on the feasibility of supply of domestically produced olives and/or olive oil. Your written comments, suggestions and ideas regarding this proposal will be treated as confidential and for Government use only. Please provide your responses via mail or email, by November 8, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. local Philadelphia time to Felicia.London@dla.mil.