8910-- Erie VA Medical Center Dairy | 562
ID: 36C24425Q0403Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

NAICS

Fluid Milk Manufacturing (311511)

PSC

DAIRY FOODS AND EGGS (8910)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ce081b3ce66e4deb971300c9c765af28/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to supply dairy products to the Erie VA Medical Center. The procurement includes a range of dairy items such as milk, cottage cheese, and sour cream, with a strong emphasis on compliance with federal and state regulations, quality assurance standards, and timely delivery, even during emergencies. This contract is crucial for ensuring high-quality food services for veterans while promoting participation from small businesses and adhering to regulatory requirements. Interested vendors should submit comprehensive bids electronically, and for further inquiries, contact Contract Specialist Benjamin Villasenor at Benjamin.Villasenor@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Benjamin VillasenorContracting Officer
    (302) 668-5618
    benjamin.villasenor@va.gov
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    36C24425Q0403_1.docx
    The Erie VA Medical Center has issued a presolicitation notice for a five-year Dairy Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract under solicitation number 36C24425Q0403. Responses are due by March 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. This procurement is set aside for small business administration (SBA) and is classified under Product Service Code 8910 and NAICS Code 311511. The contract will be managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs' Network Contracting Office 4, with Benjamin Villasenor serving as the point of contact. His contact information is provided for potential bidders seeking further insights or clarification about the procurement process. This presolicitation is part of the government’s broader efforts to secure essential food supplies for veterans' medical facilities, emphasizing the need for quality dairy products over the following five years.
    36C24425Q0403.pdf
    The document details a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Department of Veterans Affairs for dairy product services at the Erie VA Medical Center. The procurement aims to establish a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for various dairy items such as milk, cottage cheese, and sour cream. The contract emphasizes adherence to federal and state regulations, quality assurance standards, and timely delivery even in emergencies. Vendors must submit comprehensive bids covering all listed items, and contracts will be awarded based on compliance with health standards, pasteurized milk ratings, and financial viability. Key aspects include provisions for invoicing, packaging, and delivery logistics, with a strict requirement for electronic submission of payment requests. The contract also incorporates clauses that uphold equal opportunity and prohibit discriminatory practices. The RFP reflects the VA's commitment to ensuring high-quality food services for veterans while promoting participation from small businesses and adhering to regulatory requirements.
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