RFI Market Research for FF&V In Costa Rica

This request for information (RFI) is intended for fresh fruit and vegetables in Costa Rica. The delivery locations are authorized customers in Puerto Limon and Golfito, Costa Rica. DLA Troop Support’s OCONUS subsistence Prime Vendor (OCONUS SPV) Program is interested in your comments regarding support to our customers’ U.S coast Guard and U.S Navy Ships in Costal Rica. There is no solicitation available at this time. The contract estimate is $125K, with a contract maximum of $350K. 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 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. Any proprietary information submitted will be protected if appropriately marked. Vendor participation is not a promise for future business with the Government. The sole purpose of this RFI is to conduct Market Research

Please consider the following questions:

1. The estimated annual FF&V sales for this contract is $125,000.00 and the maximum contract will be $350,000.00. Does your firm have the operational capacity or ability to expand to handle this requirement?

1. Is your firm a large or small business concern? (Small business being defined as a firm that employs less than 700 employees).

1. In what type of business is your company involved – e.g. logistics, food distribution? Who are your firm’s major customers, e.g. Retailers, industrial accounts, and commercial accounts? What is the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) identifier?