Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, Fresh Bread and bottled water
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, Fresh Bread, and bottled water to support U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy Ships in Panama. This market research aims to identify qualified vendors for the OCONUS Subsistence Prime Vendor (SPV) Program. Responses are due by April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The RFI seeks information on vendors capable of providing Prime Vendor support for fresh produce, bread, and bottled water to authorized customers in Port of Amador, Port of Balboa, Port of Colon, and Port of Rodman Pier, Panama. This includes sourcing, consolidation, warehousing, inventory management, transportation, electronic order acceptance, delivery, and quality assurance. The estimated annual sales for FF&V are $125,000, with a maximum contract value of $350,000.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, by close of business
- Published: March 31, 2026
Key Information Requested
Respondents are asked to address:
- Operational capacity for estimated $125K-$350K requirement.
- Business size (large/small, <700 employees).
- Type of business (e.g., logistics, food distribution), major customers, and applicable NAICS identifier.
- Existence and use of an operating facility.
- Ability to provide Prime Vendor support, including sourcing, logistics, and inventory management.
- Potential concerns regarding FF&V sourcing.
- Company CAGE code.
- Access to DLA Troop Support – Subsistence Total Order and Receipt Electronic System (STORES), or ability to obtain access.
- Ability to support Fresh Bread from Bimbo de Panama, S.A. and bottled water from Aquaviva Bottling Company, Inc., including providing commercial catalogs/specifications.
- Ability to display pricing as "Product price + Distribution price = Final price" (fixed distribution price for one year).
Additional Notes
This RFI is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a commitment from the Government. No solicitation is available at this time, and the Government will not compensate for information provided. Proprietary information will be protected if marked appropriately.