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How to respond to DLA’s Market Ready Grocery Items RFI for Oahu
What DLA is researching
The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking feedback on a possible future contract to supply a full line of perishable and non-perishable grocery items to DoD and non-DoD customers on Oahu. This is a Request for Information, not a solicitation, and no solicitation is available now.
DLA says it intends to issue a future solicitation and anticipates one award. Responding to this RFI does not guarantee future work, and not responding does not prevent a business from participating in a future solicitation.
Deadline and what it means
The RFI was published October 23, 2026. Responses are requested by November 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.
This deadline is for market research feedback, not a contract offer. DLA says it will use responses to help shape a future solicitation. The agency will not pay for information or the cost of preparing a response.
Who this opportunity may suit
This RFI may be relevant to grocery suppliers able to serve customers on Oahu with a broad range of perishable and non-perishable items. It is a food and agriculture opportunity.
The future solicitation is expected to require offers on every item in its Schedule of Items. DLA warns that failing to meet specified item quality requirements could make a future offer technically unacceptable.
How to access and respond
Open the opportunity through the portal’s “View original source” control. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to reach the opportunity. A free account may be needed to view documents, though some opportunities do not require one.
Review the Schedule of Items and Delivery Locations attachments, then complete the Market Research Survey if interested. Send the response by email to Wendi Damas at [email protected] or Bradley Ah Nee at [email protected] by the stated deadline.
Prepare useful market feedback
Review the item schedule and delivery locations before answering the survey. Give specific, practical feedback about your ability to supply the listed grocery range and any issues you see in the requirements.
For a future solicitation, check each item’s specified quality requirement carefully. DLA says that where the schedule gives no specific quality grade, the minimum required trade is USDA Grade A or better. Mark any proprietary information you submit appropriately.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Defense Logistics Agency; the original posting controls.