Jo-Ed Produce

Jo-Ed Produce Inc., doing business as Jo ED Produce Inc., is a for-profit produce supplier based in Cheyenne, Wyoming, that has been registered with the federal government since 2001. The company specializes in supplying fresh fruits, vegetables, and perishable food items to federal government customers, particularly through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Subsistence division. Jo-Ed Produce operates as a prime contractor and has established itself as a reliable vendor in the federal food supply chain, serving defense and civilian subsistence requirements through established procurement mechanisms.

Jo-Ed Produce has received numerous delivery order awards from the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence, demonstrating consistent engagement across a diverse range of fresh produce categories. The company's delivery orders have included eggs, fresh fruits (apples, pears, oranges, mandarin oranges, peaches, nectarines, kiwifruit, blueberries, strawberries, and grapefruit), and fresh vegetables (carrots, celery, lettuce, potatoes, and salad mix). All delivery orders were awarded through open market competition with no set-aside designations, indicating Jo-Ed Produce competes directly against other qualified vendors. The contract awards range from small orders valued under $500 to larger delivery orders exceeding $6,000, with individual awards documented throughout 2025 and extending into early 2025. Each delivery order represents a firm fixed-price contract structure, reflecting the DLA's standard procurement approach for subsistence items. The funding source for all identified awards is exclusively the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence, a division of the Department of Defense responsible for providing food and supplies to military personnel and federal institutions.

Jo-Ed Produce holds a significant single-award indefinite delivery contract (IDC) with the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence valued at $4.9 million, awarded on October 1, 2021, and extending through September 30, 2026. Under this IDV, Jo-Ed Produce supplies an estimated 91 different produce items to United States Department of Agriculture customers located throughout Montana, with delivery to schools and tribal reservations statewide. All products supplied under this contract must meet or exceed USDA Grade 1 quality standards, ensuring that federal institutions and community programs receive high-quality agricultural products. The IDV does not fall under a parent contract vehicle but rather serves as a standalone indefinite delivery agreement that authorizes the DLA to issue task orders on an as-needed basis. The numerous delivery orders identified in the award history represent individual task orders issued against this $4.9 million IDV, demonstrating Jo-Ed Produce's active utilization of the contract vehicle and its sustained capability to manage substantial produce distribution operations supporting federal nutrition programs.