Market_Research_Ships_at_Azores_2018.doc

MARKET RESEARCH

This is NOT an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or a Request for Quote (RFQ). This Sources Sought is part of ongoing market research conducted by the Government for planning purposes only. The information obtained from industry responses to this notice may be used in the development of an acquisition strategy and a future RFQ; however, this notice shall be not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a RFQ. The Government will not provide reimbursement for costs associated with this Sources Sought. Responses will be treated as informational only and will not be used as a proposal. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this Sources Sought is strictly voluntary - responses will not be returned.

FF&V BPA Ships Ponta Delgada: DLA Troop Support Europe and Africa is conducting market research with the intent of issuing a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to a responsible vendor to supply Full Line Fresh Fruit and Vegetables (FF&V) to Navy ships in the ports of Ponta Delgada and Port of Funchal. Product must meet or exceed the European Union Marketing Standards for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, valid as of July 2009.

Standard requirements can be found in Attachment #1, consisting of 2 files:

1. “ATTACH.1 - EU and DSCPE 100”

2. “ATTACH.1 - EU and DSCPE 100 cont'd”

List of items to be supplied can be found in Attachment #2 The term of the BPA is unknown however it shall not exceed three years. An award is expected to be in place by early August 2018. Orders are placed only as needed. There is no guaranteed minimum dollar value for the award.

If interested, please answer the questions below, as well as provide any additional feedback/comments you may have:

Please contact: James Kelly 49-631-411-2211 James.Kelly@dla.mil.

COMPANY NAME:

CAGE CODE:

SAM Expiration Date: _____________________

POINT OF CONTACT:

PHONE: ________________________________________________________________

E-MAIL:

1.

Would you be interested in bidding and delivering Full Line FF&V to ships at Ports of Ponta Delgada and Funchal.

Yes

No

a. Is your firm a Full Line FF&V vendor?

Yes

b. Have you done business with the U.S. Federal Government in the past? If yes, when, how long, and what areas?

Yes

What area(s) – Award Number

How Long

c. Is your firm registered in FedBizOpps ( https://www.fbo.gov/) and DIBBS (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/)? If not, you must register for future solicitations.

Yes No

d. To be considered for award a contractor must Have an active STORES account, must be capable of receiving orders (EDI or Fax), ability to update catalog pricing in STORES and be able to electronically reconcile invoices.

We appreciate your time and consideration for replying to the questionnaire!