Fresh Fruits & Vegetables (FF&V) Support for DoD & Non-DoD Customers – Kwajalein Atoll
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- Solicitation number
- SPE302-25-R-0008
- Agency
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Subsistence
Troop Support, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 424480 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers
- PSC
- 8915 Fruits And Vegetables
- Place of performance
- United States Minor Outlying Islands, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Indo-Pacific is conducting market research for a potential long-term Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to supply fresh fruits and vegetables to Department of Defense and Non-DoD customers on Kwajalein Atoll in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The procurement will require contractors to provide a full line of USDA Grade No. 1 or better fresh produce, including procuring, staging, and distributing products while maintaining cold chain logistics throughout handling and transit. Contractors must ensure product freshness and be capable of responding to surge or emergency delivery requests, with potential delivery to intermediate points like Hawaii or Guam, or possibly directly to Kwajalein Atoll within 48 hours of packing. The government will evaluate vendors based on their cold chain management capabilities, transportation logistics, packaging methods, temperature monitoring systems, product quality standards, and experience delivering to remote Pacific island locations. Responses to this Request for Information must be submitted by September 10, 2025, at 0800 HST to designated DLA email addresses.
This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 424480 (Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers). The contract has a guaranteed minimum value of $210,000 and a maximum ceiling of $31,500,000, with a five-year performance period scheduled from March 5, 2026, to March 4, 2031. The accompanying documentation references Pacific Unlimited Inc. (CAGE Code 01FJ3) as a current contractor for similar services in the Saipan and Tinian regions, with contract values ranging from approximately $319,642 to $328,080 and involving up to 150 line items of fresh produce, frozen foods, bakery items, and grocery products. The Schedule of Items indicates estimated case quantities ranging from 1 to 300 cases per item, with fresh fruits and vegetables pricing ranging from $0.10 to $0.83 per pound across different contract tiers.
Notice text
Request for Information (RFI): Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (FF&V) Support for Kwajalein Atoll
1. Introduction:
This Request for Information (RFI) is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Indo-Pacific in accordance with FAR Part 10 – Market Research. The Government is conducting market research to identify responsible and capable sources interested in supplying a full line of United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Grade No. 1 or better Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (FF&V) to Department of Defense (DoD) and Non-DoD customers located on Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands.
This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or guarantee of future procurement.
2. Background:
The Government anticipates a potential requirement for a long-term Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded under FAR Part 12 (Commercial Products and Services) and FAR Part 15 (Contracting by Negotiation). This acquisition will ensure continuous access to fresh and high-quality FF&V products for a remote U.S. military installation with limited commercial infrastructure.
The selected contractor may be responsible for:
- Procuring, staging, and distributing a variety of FF&V items.
- Meeting USDA Grade No. 1 or better standards for all products.
- Ensuring product freshness and maintaining cold chain logistics throughout handling and transit.
- Responding to surge or emergency delivery requests.
- Delivering to intermediate points (e.g., Hawaii, Guam) for onward movement, or possibly directly to Kwajalein Atoll depending on the final acquisition strategy.
Note: This RFI is designed to help the Government determine the most viable delivery model. Vendors may not be required to deliver directly to Kwajalein. However, if future requirements mandate direct-to-Kwajalein delivery, the contractor must be capable of delivering product within 48 hours of packing to ensure compliance with USDA and DLA quality assurance standards.
Offerors must currently operate as active commercial distributors. Companies operating solely as third-party logistics (3PL) providers—i.e., subcontracting out warehousing, sourcing, and delivery—are not eligible.
3. Purpose of This RFI:
The Government is issuing this RFI to:
- Identify commercial distributors capable of supporting FF&V requirements for remote Pacific island locations.
- Determine industry readiness to stage or deliver products to Kwajalein or intermediate staging areas (Hawaii, Guam, etc.).
- Evaluate cold chain capabilities, timeliness, and shelf-life assurance practices.
- Use the Attachment 3 – Market Survey to assess viable delivery options and form the basis of the contract structure.
4. Important Notices
- This RFI is for market research only; no contract will result directly from this notice.
- Responses are voluntary and will not affect the eligibility of future solicitations.
- The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred for responding to this RFI.
- Proprietary information should be clearly labeled; it will be safeguarded appropriately.
- Please monitor SAM.gov for updates or future solicitations.
5. Attachments
The following documents are provided to assist with your response:
- Attachment 1 – Draft Schedule of Items
- Attachment 2 – Sample Customer List
- Attachment 3 – Market Survey Questionnaire
6. Submission Instructions
Interested parties are encouraged to respond by submitting:
- A completed Attachment 3 – Market Survey to help DLA evaluate potential delivery strategies.
- Any additional feedback or suggestions related to feasibility, timelines, or acquisition approach.
Submit all responses to:
- bradley.ahnee@dla.mil
- allison.higashi@dla.mil
Deadline: September 10, by 0800 HST
7. FAR References
This RFI is conducted in accordance with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation references:
- FAR 10.001 – Market Research Policy
- FAR 10.002 – Procedures for Market Research
- FAR 12.101–12.104 – Acquisition of Commercial Products and Services
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attach 1_Schedule of Items Kwajalein FFV.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attach 2_Customer List Kwajalein FFV.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attach 3_MarketResearchSurvey Kwajalein FFV.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Garrison Feeding Div OCONUS & CONUS | Award Notice | |
| Fresh Fruits & Vegetables (FF&V) Support for DoD & Non-DoD Customers – Kwajalein Atoll | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Fresh Fruits & Vegetables (FF&V) Support for DoD & Non-DoD Customers – Kwajalein Atoll | Pre-Solicitation |
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