Solicitation for Fresh Fruit & Vegetable support for DLA Troop Support's DoW and Non-DoW customers located in Alabama and Florida Panhandle Zone.

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) - Troop Support is seeking a contractor to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to its customers in the Alabama and Florida Panhandle Zone. The contractor will be required to source, purchase, store, and deliver a variety of fresh produce items to DLA Troop Support customers on an ongoing basis. The contract will be for a period of 5 years, with a guaranteed minimum of 10% of the first year. The contractor must possess a current Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) license and a USDA Harmonized Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Plus + Standard audit certificate. • The contractor must provide pricing for all items in the Market Basket for each group it proposes on. • The contractor must propose and substantiate pricing on all items in the Market Basket for each group on which it offers. • The contractor must maintain acceptable fill rates, levels of customer service, and product quality. • The contractor must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to food safety and security.