Request for Information (RFI) for Fresh Fruits and Vegetable support for DoW Troop and USDA School Customers in the Ohio Zone

This is a Request for Information ("RFI"). DLA Troop Support's ("Agency") Subsistence Produce Program is interested in comments and feedback regarding the Agency's full line produce support to Department of War (DoW; Troop) and United States Department of Agriculture ("USDA"; Schools) Customers throughout the Continental United States ("CONUS"). 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 DoW (“Troop”) and USDA ("Schools") customers in the Ohio Zone. The sole purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research to assist the Agency in creating an appropriate solicitation in the future.

Please see Attachment 1 to review the market basket for Groups 1 and 2 (Ohio Troops & Schools).

Please see Attachment 3 to review the Delivery Schedule for Groups 1 & 2.

Please review and fill out the Market Research Survey and email to James.Barr@dla.mil, and Marcus.Berenato@dla.mil

Please contact any/all of the above points of contact for questions.

All responses are due by 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time October 30, 2026.