Request for Information (RFI) for Fresh Bread & Bakery Products support for DLA Troop Support to military customers in the Alabama Zone

Project ID: SPE30026RX016 FederalOpportunitiesSources Sought

Overview

Agency	DLA Troop Support - Subsistence
Deadline	04/21/26
Posted	04/06/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	None
NAICS	311812 - Commercial Bakeries
PSC	8920 - Bakery And Cereal Products
Location	AL United States

Description

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Dear Valued Suppliers

This is a Request for Information ( RFI ). DLA Troop Support's ( Agency ) Subsistence Produce and Market Fresh Program is interested in comments and feedback regarding the Agency's fresh Bread and Bakery items to the Department of War ( DoW; Troop). There is no solicitation available at this time. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this RFI, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. This RFI does not constitute a commitment from the Government and any information provided in response to this market survey will be used for informational purposes only and will not be released. Any proprietary information submitted will be protected if appropriately marked. Please note that by responding to the instant Agency request, a potential offeror is not promised any future business with the Government. The sole purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research to assist the Agency in crafting an appropriate solicitation in the future.

Background

The Agency intends to issue a solicitation and ultimately enter into indefinite quantity contract(s) ( IQC ) with a commercial firm(s) to supply fresh Bread and Bakery products to military customers located in the Alabama Zone. Acceptance of supplies awarded under this solicitation will be limited to fresh product. All products delivered under this contract must conform to the following freshness requirements: Bakery products shall include mold inhibitors of the proper level as allowed by the USDA. Commercial standards should be used to maintain temperatures appropriate for the items. When proposing in response to a solicitation, failure to propose the specified quality requirement per item as identified above may render an offeror's proposal technically unacceptable. This will consist of DoW/Troop customers in the Alabama Zone. After soliciting, the Agency intends to make one award. Offerors are required to propose on all items in the Schedule of Items for each Group on which it offers. Failure to do so may result in a proposal being deemed technically unacceptable and therefore excluded from further consideration for award. Because the Contracting Officer is not obligated to initiate negotiations, when proposing to the solicitation each offeror shall submit its most competitive proposal for each Group it has chosen to propose on. Said proposal shall be responsive to all the Solicitation's requirements and free from any deficiencies. Proposed contract ordering period is June 14, 2026, to June 10, 2029, for customers of Fort Rucker on Group 1. If interested, we strongly encourage you to respond using the attached questionnaire. We appreciate and thank you in advance for any feedback. Your responses regarding this solicitation are requested back by the close of business on April 21, 2026. Please respond via e-mail to the following addresses: Ronald Booth, Contract Specialist, ronald.booth@dla.mil and Amy Paradis, Contracting Officer, amy.paradis@dla.mil. PLEASE NOTE: You are only required to send back the completed PDF file Market Research Survey-AL Bread

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) regarding fresh Bread and Bakery items for military customers in the Alabama Zone. The Agency aims to issue a solicitation for indefinite quantity contracts (IQC) to supply these products to the Department of War (DoW) Troops. The goal is to gather market feedback to assist in crafting a future solicitation, with no commitment from the Government for future business. Work Details The contract will require the delivery of fresh Bread and Bakery products that meet specific freshness requirements, including: - Bakery products must include mold inhibitors as permitted by USDA standards. - Products must be maintained at appropriate temperatures according to commercial standards. - Offerors must propose on all items listed in the Schedule of Items for each Group they intend to bid on. - The maximum value of this contract is $346,500.00, with a proposed ordering period from June 14, 2026, to June 10, 2029, specifically for customers at Fort Rucker. Period of Performance June 14, 2026, to June 10, 2029 Place of Performance Alabama Zone, primarily focusing on Fort Rucker

Contacts

Contact name	Ronald Booth
Contact email	ronald.booth@dla.mil
Contact phone	(445) 737-0941
Secondary contact name	Amy Paradis445-737-0937
Secondary contact email	amy.paradis@dla.mil
Secondary contact phone	(445) 737-0936