Fresh Milk and Dairy Products Support for Southern California

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support intends to establish indefinite quantity contracts for the supply of fresh milk and dairy products to Department of War customers in the Southern California region. The solicitation outlines detailed requirements for various fluid milk items and other dairy products, including specific packaging, case weights, and estimated monthly usage. The attached documents provide extensive lists of CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers) for these products, along with specifications for Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) for catalog updates (832), purchase orders (850), and invoices (810). Vendors will be expected to support these EDI transactions for production procedures, including transmission schedules and problem recovery. The opportunity specifies a period of performance for fluid milk items from June 9, 2026, to June 9, 2029, and for other dairy items in two tiers: June 9, 2026, to October 9, 2027, and October 9, 2027, to June 9, 2029. The solicitation also details the structure for submitting pricing, including fixed unit prices, distribution fees, and potential allowances. The Defense Logistics Agency requires vendors to be capable of providing catalog updates, processing purchase orders, and submitting invoices electronically.