Fresh Fruits & Vegetables (FF&V) Support for DoD & Non-DoD Customers – Kwajalein Atoll SPE302-25-R-0008

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

DLA TROOP SUPPORT INDO-PACIFIC intends to issue a solicitation and ultimately award an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Contract to a commercial firm to supply Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (FF&V) to Department of Defense (DoD) and select Non-DoD customers located on the Kwajalein Atoll. The contract will require delivered price for all items and distribution price for all tiers. Offerors must currently be a commercial distributor of fresh fruits and vegetable (FF&V) products and capable of performing direct delivery to military installations and other federal customers on Kwajalein and its AOR in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) and applicable USDA and PACA standards. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining quality assurance, traceability, timeliness, and compliance with food safety requirements throughout the distribution process. This acquisition will be conducted under FAR Parts 12 and 15, and the Government intends to utilize a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection process (FAR 15.101-2). Non-price evaluation factors will include Technical Capability, Distribution and Delivery Plan, Quality Assurance and Food Safety Procedures, Catalog Readiness, and Past Performance, in addition to Price (combined Delivered Price and Distribution Fee). The Government intends to make a single award resulting from this solicitation. Offerors will be required to submit pricing using the solicitation s Schedule of Items (Attachment 1). Failure to propose on all required line items may render a proposal technically unacceptable and ineligible for award. As the Government does not intend to conduct negotiations, offerors are strongly encouraged to submit their most competitive and complete proposal in response to the initial solicitation. Submissions: Please see all attachments. If interested, we strongly encourage submitting all completed documents required. We appreciate and thank you in advance for your offer. Your responses regarding this solicitation are requested back by 08:00PM HST on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Please respond via email to the following address: Bradley Ah Nee, bradley.ahnee@dla.mil Kirk Moser, kirk.moser@dla.mil Required Documents for Offer: Signed SF1449 Cover Page Page 1 of the solicitation must be reviewed and signed by an authorized representative. Reviewed and Signed Statement of Work (SOW) Only the signature page of the SOW is required. Completed Schedule of Items Offerors must fill out all pricing option periods (Base and all Option Periods) in the Schedule of Items. Partial submissions will not be accepted. Valid PACA License(s) Submit a copy of the current PACA license for the offeror and all major distribution partners. Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) or USDA-AMS Good Handling Practices (GHP) Certification or independent third-party certifying company audit report Submit at least one valid USDA Approved certification for the offeror and all major distribution partners. Attachment 9 Contractor Overview Report Must be completed in full and signed by an authorized representative. Detailed Delivery Plan Provide a comprehensive plan outlining the proposed delivery methods, schedules, and logistics.

Quetions and Answers #1 Posted December 12, 2025. Please see attachement below with the questions and answers. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DLA TROOP SUPPORT INDO-PACIFIC intends to issue a solicitation and ultimately award an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Contract to a commercial firm to supply Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (FF&V) to Department of Defense (DoD) and select Non-DoD customers located on the Kwajalein Atoll. The contract will require delivered price for all items and distribution price for all tiers. Offerors must currently be a commercial distributor of fresh fruits and vegetable (FF&V) products and capable of performing direct delivery to military installations and other federal customers on Kwajalein and its AOR in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) and applicable USDA and PACA standards. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining quality assurance, traceability, timeliness, and compliance with food safety requirements throughout the distribution process. This acquisition will be conducted under FAR Parts 12 and 15, and the Government intends to utilize a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection process (FAR 15.101-2). Non-price evaluation factors will include Technical Capability, Distribution and Delivery Plan, Quality Assurance and Food Safety Procedures, Catalog Readiness, and Past Performance, in addition to Price (combined Delivered Price and Distribution Fee). The Government intends to make a single award resulting from this solicitation. Offerors will be required to submit pricing using the solicitation s Schedule of Items (Attachment 1). Failure to propose on all required line items may render a proposal technically unacceptable and ineligible for award. As the Government does not intend to conduct negotiations, offerors are strongly encouraged to submit their most competitive and complete proposal in response to the initial solicitation. Submissions: Please see all attachments. If interested, we strongly encourage submitting all completed documents required. We appreciate and thank you in advance for your offer. Your responses regarding this solicitation are requested back by 08:00PM HST on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Please respond via email to the following address: Bradley Ah Nee, bradley.ahnee@dla.mil Kirk Moser, kirk.moser@dla.mil Required Documents for Offer: Signed SF1449 Cover Page Page 1 of the solicitation must be reviewed and signed by an authorized representative. Reviewed and Signed Statement of Work (SOW) Only the signature page of the SOW is required. Completed Schedule of Items Offerors must fill out all pricing option periods (Base and all Option Periods) in the Schedule of Items. Partial submissions will not be accepted. Valid PACA License(s) Submit a copy of the current PACA license for the offeror and all major distribution partners. Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) or USDA-AMS Good Handling Practices (GHP) Certification or independent third-party certifying company audit report Submit at least one valid USDA Approved certification for the offeror and all major distribution partners. Attachment 9 Contractor Overview Report Must be completed in full and signed by an authorized representative. Detailed Delivery Plan Provide a comprehensive plan outlining the proposed delivery methods, schedules, and logistics.

Quetions and Answers #2 Posted December 15, 2025. Please see attachement below with the questions and answers. _______________________________________________________________________________ Quetions and Answers #1 Posted December 12, 2025. Please see attachement below with the questions and answers. _______________________________________________________________________________ DLA TROOP SUPPORT INDO-PACIFIC intends to issue a solicitation and ultimately award an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Contract to a commercial firm to supply Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (FF&V) to Department of Defense (DoD) and select Non-DoD customers located on the Kwajalein Atoll. The contract will require delivered price for all items and distribution price for all tiers. Offerors must currently be a commercial distributor of fresh fruits and vegetable (FF&V) products and capable of performing direct delivery to military installations and other federal customers on Kwajalein and its AOR in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) and applicable USDA and PACA standards. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining quality assurance, traceability, timeliness, and compliance with food safety requirements throughout the distribution process. This acquisition will be conducted under FAR Parts 12 and 15, and the Government intends to utilize a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection process (FAR 15.101-2). Non-price evaluation factors will include Technical Capability, Distribution and Delivery Plan, Quality Assurance and Food Safety Procedures, Catalog Readiness, and Past Performance, in addition to Price (combined Delivered Price and Distribution Fee). The Government intends to make a single award resulting from this solicitation. Offerors will be required to submit pricing using the solicitation s Schedule of Items (Attachment 1). Failure to propose on all required line items may render a proposal technically unacceptable and ineligible for award. As the Government does not intend to conduct negotiations, offerors are strongly encouraged to submit their most competitive and complete proposal in response to the initial solicitation. Submissions: Please see all attachments. If interested, we strongly encourage submitting all completed documents required. We appreciate and thank you in advance for your offer. Your responses regarding this solicitation are requested back by 08:00PM HST on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Please respond via email to the following address: Bradley Ah Nee, bradley.ahnee@dla.mil Kirk Moser, kirk.moser@dla.mil Required Documents for Offer: Signed SF1449 Cover Page Page 1 of the solicitation must be reviewed and signed by an authorized representative. Reviewed and Signed Statement of Work (SOW) Only the signature page of the SOW is required. Completed Schedule of Items Offerors must fill out all pricing option periods (Base and all Option Periods) in the Schedule of Items. Partial submissions will not be accepted. Valid PACA License(s) Submit a copy of the current PACA license for the offeror and all major distribution partners. Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) or USDA-AMS Good Handling Practices (GHP) Certification or independent third-party certifying company audit report Submit at least one valid USDA Approved certification for the offeror and all major distribution partners. Attachment 9 Contractor Overview Report Must be completed in full and signed by an authorized representative. Detailed Delivery Plan Provide a comprehensive plan outlining the proposed delivery methods, schedules, and logistics.