How to bid on Fresh Fruit & Vegetable support for DLA Troop Support

What DLA Troop Support is buying

DLA Troop Support is looking for vendors to provide a full line of fresh fruits and vegetables. These will be delivered in indefinite quantities to Department of War (troop) customers and USDA school customers located in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle Zone.

This is a significant opportunity with an estimated maximum total contract value of $210 million over five years. The contract structure includes one 24-month tier and two 18-month tiers.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The solicitation was published on August 05, 2026. All proposals must be submitted by September 03, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP), and offers will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures. This means your proposal must meet all technical requirements to be considered acceptable, and among acceptable offers, the lowest price will be selected. Proposals that do not meet all technical requirements or take exceptions to terms may be deemed unacceptable.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for experienced food and agriculture firms, particularly those specializing in fresh produce distribution. Given the requirement for indefinite quantities and a wide range of delivery points, vendors should have robust logistics and supply chain capabilities.

This is an unrestricted procurement, meaning it is open to businesses of all sizes. Offerors must possess a current Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) license and provide acceptable food safety audit documentation, such as a USDA Harmonized Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Plus + Standard audit or an equivalent independent third-party certification.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, you will need to click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid.

You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all documents, though some bids allow access without an account.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review all terms and conditions of the solicitation. Under the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, taking no exceptions to the terms is crucial for technical acceptability. Your proposal must explicitly state that you take no exceptions.

Ensure all required documentation, especially your current PACA license and food safety audit reports, is complete and valid. The audit reports must demonstrate a passing score in the specified parts, including General, Warehouse, and Food Defense addenda. If using a non-USDA audit, be prepared to undergo a USDA audit prior to contract performance.

Provide comprehensive pricing for all items listed in the Market Basket for all tiers. Failure to price all items and tiers can lead to your proposal being deemed technically unacceptable. Double-check all calculations to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.