This is only a sources sought announcement and not an intent to procure. A solicitation is not available at this time and any requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Indo-Pacific is conducting a market research to identify local sources capable and interested in fulfilling a requirement for the procurement and delivery of CLASS I, Subsistence Fresh Fruit and Vegetable (FFV) and grocery items in Zamboanga, Philippines. The responses to this sources sought synopsis will be used to make appropriate acquisition decisions for the next procurement phase. After review of the responses submitted regarding this potential acquisition, a solicitation announcement may be published in SAM.gov Contracting Opportunities if and when the Government intends to continue with the procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 424490 - Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers. This United States (U.S.) industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of groceries and related products (except a general line of groceries; packaged frozen food; dairy products (except dried and canned); poultry products (except canned); confectioneries; fish and seafood (except canned); meat products (except canned); and fresh fruits and vegetables). Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in the bottling and merchant wholesale distribution of spring and mineral waters processed by others. DLA Troop Support Pacific contemplates a Firm-Fixed Priced Blanket Purchase Agreement, with an initial ordering period consisting of 12 months. The Government reserves the right to extend the BPA for up to five (5) years. The NAICS 424490 small business size standard is 250 employees. Interested parties shall provide the following information to the Government: (1) Name of company - include company address, a contact person’s name, telephone number, and email address; (2) Company size (please specify as either large, small business, etc.; (3) Describe in detail the firm’s capability to provide the items listed above along with item lead times. Respondents should include applicable Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), CAGE Code, Tax Identification Number (TIN) and System for Award Management (SAM) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code number; (4) Brief Capabilities Statement of Company. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL AND MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THIS NOTICE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THE U.S. GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A BPA OR CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS VOLUNTARY The Government will not pay for any materials furnished in response to this notice. Submittals furnished will not be returned to the sender. Responses must be received no later than 2:00 pm. Japan Standard Time (JST) Thurs, 16 August 2022. Please submit all information via email to
[email protected].