8910--Memphis Base 4 Option Year Milk and Dairy Produce
ID: 36C24925Q0027Type: Combined Synopsis/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)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified suppliers for the procurement of milk and dairy products for the Memphis VA Medical Center, under the solicitation number 36C24925Q0027. This contract will cover a range of dairy items, including 2% milk, skim milk, sour cream, cottage cheese, and various frozen desserts, with a base contract period from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, and options for extensions through 2029. The procurement is crucial for ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality food products to meet the dietary needs of veterans within the healthcare system. Interested bidders must submit their offers by September 23, 2024, at 10:00 AM Central Time, and can contact Contract Specialist Delaney Dickey at delaney.dickey@va.gov or by phone at 615-867-6000 ext. 28150 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Delaney DickeyContract Specialist
    615-867-6000 ext. 28150
    delaney.dickey@va.gov
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    The document is an amendment to a previous combined solicitation regarding the procurement of milk and dairy produce for the Memphis VA Medical Center. It features updated key details including the response deadline now extended to September 23, 2024, at 10:00 AM Central Time. The solicitation number is 36C24925Q0027, and it is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically Network Contracting Office 9, located in Murfreesboro, TN. The associated product service code is 8910 and the NAICS code is 311511, indicating the nature of the goods being procured. Potential bidders are instructed to acknowledge receipt of this amendment through various methods prior to the specified response time. The document underscores the continuation of all prior terms and conditions unchanged, highlighting its function as an addendum to streamline the bidding process for suppliers of dairy products to the VA facility. The amendment's purpose is to ensure a clear communication channel regarding the extended deadline and compliance expectations for bidding on the contract.
    The file details a request for quotes (RFQ) from the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) for various dairy products and related supplies, as part of a procurement process for the Memphis VA Medical Center. Specifically, the RFQ identifies multiple items, including 2% milk, skim milk, sour cream, cottage cheese, and various frozen desserts, outlining the required quantities for each product over a base contract period from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, with options for extensions through 2029. The contract aims to ensure consistent supply to the medical center, emphasizing the importance of meeting dietary needs within the VA system. The document highlights key details such as item descriptions, pricing structure, and delivery requirements, while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Overall, this RFQ symbolizes the U.S. government's ongoing commitment to providing high-quality food products for veterans' healthcare facilities.
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