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\n\nPlease see Attachment 1 to review the market basket for Groups 1 and 2 (Ohio Troops & Schools).
\n\nPlease see Attachment 3 to review the Delivery Schedule for Groups 1 & 2.
\n\nPlease review and fill out the Market Research Survey and email to James.Barr@dla.mil, and Marcus.Berenato@dla.mil
\n\nPlease contact any/all of the above points of contact for questions.
\n\nAll responses are due by 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time October 30, 2026.
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\n\nPlease see Attachment 1 to review the market basket for Groups 1 and 2 (Ohio Troops & Schools).
\n\nPlease see Attachment 3 to review the Delivery Schedule for Groups 1 & 2.
\n\nPlease review and fill out the Market Research Survey and email to James.Barr@dla.mil, and Marcus.Berenato@dla.mil
\n\nPlease contact any/all of the above points of contact for questions.
\n\nAll responses are due by 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time October 30, 2026.
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