MILK AND DAIRY - MURFREESBORO VA MEDICAL CENTER
ID: S02-RFQ-36C24924Q0436Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF249-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 9 (36C249)MURFREESBORO, TN, 37129, USA

NAICS

Fluid Milk Manufacturing (311511)

PSC

DAIRY FOODS AND EGGS (8910)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cbed12e36d86423ba2d4b3654b32e217/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide milk and dairy products for the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) at the Murfreesboro campus in Tennessee. The procurement involves a firm-fixed-price contract for various dairy items, including milk, cottage cheese, and ice cream, with an estimated annual requirement to support the Nutrition & Food Services. This contract is crucial for ensuring a reliable supply of high-quality dairy products for veterans' healthcare facilities, adhering to strict federal and state regulations regarding product quality and safety. Interested vendors must be registered on VetBiz.gov and SAM.gov, with proposals due by September 26, 2024; for further inquiries, contact William Blassingame at william.blassingame@va.gov or 615-225-6964.

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    William Blassingame
    (615) 225-6964
    william.blassingame@va.gov
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    S02-SOW - FY25 Murfreesboro - Dairy - FINAL.pdf
    The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines a contract for the provision of milk and dairy products to the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) at the Murfreesboro campus, specifically for the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). The contract spans five years, from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2029, with deliveries scheduled three times a week. The contractor must ensure compliance with various federal and state regulations concerning the quality, preparation, and packaging of dairy products. Estimated annual quantities, delivery schedules, and specific product requirements, such as shelf life and packaging standards, are provided in detail. Notifications for any delivery delays must be communicated to the Contracting Officer, and all vehicles must be equipped with temperature tracking systems to maintain product safety. The contract also emphasizes the importance of sourcing from sanitarily approved vendors and encourages local sourcing where possible. The VA will evaluate bids based on price and past performance, particularly considering offers from Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses as mandated by public law. The document highlights the government's commitment to ensuring reliable, high-quality food supply for veterans while adhering to strict regulatory standards.
    S02 - RFQ - 36C24924Q0436 - DAIRY - MURFREESBORO VAMC.pdf
    The document pertains to a combined synopsis/solicitation for dairy products issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The request is for a firm-fixed-price Requirements-type Indefinite Delivery Contract, focusing on various dairy items, including different types of milk, cottage cheese, and ice cream, estimated for annual procurement. Offerors must be registered on VetBiz.gov and SAM.gov to qualify. The contracting office, located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, requires compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring products have sufficient shelf life and are correctly labeled. Deliveries are scheduled to occur within specific date ranges and must adhere to established timelines, with the contractor being responsible for maintaining product quality during transport. The contract also emphasizes the evaluation of offerors based on their status as service-disabled Veteran-owned businesses, encouraging subcontracting with similar entities. The proposal submission deadline is September 26, 2024, with questions to be submitted via email. This solicitation is aimed at ensuring the VA's procurement of quality dairy products for healthcare facilities while promoting veteran business engagement.
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