Request for Information (RFI) for Fresh Fruits & Vegetables support for DLA's DOW Troops and Non-DOW USDA Customers located in the state of Virginia (Virginia Land)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 its Subsistence Produce Program. This RFI seeks feedback for a future solicitation to provide Fresh Fruits & Vegetables (FF&V) and Shell Eggs to Department of War (DoW) Troops and USDA School customers throughout Virginia (VA Land). This is for market research purposes only; no solicitation is available at this time. Responses are due by June 19, 2026.
Purpose
The sole purpose of this RFI is to gather comments and feedback from industry to assist DLA Troop Support in creating an appropriate solicitation for future Indefinite Quantity Contract(s) (IQC) for full-line produce support. The government will not pay for information received, nor does this RFI constitute a commitment.
Scope of Work
The future IQC(s) will require the supply of USDA Grade Number 1 or better quality fresh fruits and vegetables, and shell eggs, to DoW Troops and USDA Schools in Virginia. The requirement is divided into two groups:
- Group 1: DoW Troops in Virginia.
- Group 2: USDA Schools in Virginia.
One award is intended per group. Offerors must support all customers within the group(s) they propose on and include all items from the Schedule of Items (Attachment 1).
Estimated Quantities (24-month usage):
- Group 1 (Troop): 702,434 cases (55 line items)
- Group 2 (School): 1,449,244 cases (27 line items)
Estimated Contract Values:
- 24-month base period: ~$57.4 million
- 5-year estimate: ~$143.5 million
- 300% maximum value: ~$430.7 million
Customers: The customer list (Attachment 2) includes various government entities such as USCGC Campbell, USCG TRACEN Yorktown, Langley AFB, Fort Gregg-Adams, and Naval Station Norfolk, along with numerous USDA schools.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Future Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract(s) (IQC)
- Set-Aside: None specified (for market research)
- Response Due: June 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
- Published: June 12, 2026
Key Information Requested from Vendors
Respondents are asked to provide feedback on:
- Interest in bidding and ability to service all listed customers.
- Minimum dollar delivery requirements.
- Current operations as a commercial FF&V distributor and past federal government experience.
- Registration status in SAM.gov, possession of a PACA License, and registration on DIBBS.
- Business size (small or large).
- Feedback on the proposed zone layout and feasibility.
- Need for subcontracting and involved areas.
- Company capabilities and ability to use specific ordering systems (STORES for Troops, FFAVORS for Schools).
- Percentage of FF&V items procured from Small Businesses.
Submission Instructions
Interested parties are strongly encouraged to respond by emailing the completed PDF file, “Market Research Survey 2026 – VA Land,” to katieann.wimsey@dla.mil and james.barr@dla.mil by the deadline.