Solicitation for Fresh Fruit & Vegetable support for DLA Troop Support's Non-DoD school customers located in Houston, Texas Zone   4

Background
Defense Logistics Agency ("DLA") - Troop Support ("Agency") intends to enter into an indefinite quantity contract(s) ("IQC") with a commercial firm(s) to supply a full-line of United States Department of Agriculture ("USDA") Grade Number 1 or better quality fresh fruits and vegetables ("FF&V") and Shell Eggs (if required) products to USDA ("School") customers in the Houston, Texas Zone.

Work Details
A successful offeror(s) will be required to source, purchase, store, and deliver a variety of FF&V items to DLA Troop Support customers on an ongoing basis, while at the same time maintaining acceptable fill rates, levels of customer service, and product quality. The contract period is divided into one (1) 24-month base and two (2) 18-month tier periods. Each Tier affords offerors an opportunity to provide different Distribution Prices per Tier. The contract will require the contractor to have electronic commerce/electronic data interchange EC/EDI capabilities.
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Period of Performance
The contract period is divided into one (1) 24-month base and two (2) 18-month tier periods. Each Tier affords offerors an opportunity to provide different Distribution Prices per Tier. The effective period of the contract will not exceed 5 years commencing on the effective date of the contract.

Place of Performance
The geographic distribution region/zone covered by this contract includes Non-DoD USDA School Customers in the Houston, Texas zone.