424480: Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support dominates this market, accounting for roughly 82 percent of all awards and 42 percent of total spending since 2002. DLA Troop Support Pacific adds another 24 percent of spending. The Defense Commissary Agency, regional DLA offices, and supply centers round out the buyer base. Most awards go unrestricted, though small business set-asides account for about 21 percent of awards. Firms sell fresh produce to military dining facilities, commissaries, and field operations worldwide.

Award sizes are small. The median award sits at $416, meaning half of all deals fall below that threshold. Over 25 years, 480 distinct vendors have won contracts, suggesting moderate competition and room for new entrants. The total contract value of $4.48 billion spread across 816,000 awards indicates high transaction volume but low individual deal value. Firms pursuing this market should expect frequent, small orders rather than large, long-term commitments.

No active solicitations are posted now. One contract worth $66,000 ends within the next 12 months, creating a potential recompete opportunity. Firms should monitor DLA Troop Support's procurement channels for seasonal produce buys, particularly around military dining facility supply cycles. The lack of active notices suggests current contracts are stable, but the small contract size means consistent pipeline activity is essential to sustain revenue in this space.