8910--Milk and Dairy Delivery Contract Market Research

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 is seeking sources for fresh milk and milk products for VA hospitals in Los Angeles, Long Beach, San Diego, and Loma Linda, with an initial performance period from December 1, 2026, to November 30, 2027. This sources sought announcement is for market research and does not obligate the government to award a contract. Contractors must meet specific requirements, including providing a wide range of dairy products, complying with federal food and drug regulations, adhering to strict freshness and refrigeration standards, and maintaining a USPHS pasteurized milk rating of 90% or higher. Deliveries must be made to specified locations six days a week for most facilities, with same-day delivery available on federal holidays, and distribution facilities must be within a 150-mile radius of the Tibor Rubin Long Beach VA Medical Center. Interested companies must submit detailed responses to a series of questions by October 10, 2025, covering capabilities, business size, compliance with regulations like the Buy American Act, lead times, and pricing for market research purposes.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 has issued a Sources Sought Notice for market research to identify potential businesses capable of delivering fresh milk and dairy products to VA hospitals in Los Angeles, Long Beach, San Diego, and Loma Linda. The contract's initial period is from December 1, 2026, to November 30, 2027, with potential option years. Contractors must supply a variety of milk and dairy items, comply with federal food and drug regulations, meet specific freshness and refrigeration standards, and maintain a USPHS pasteurized milk rating of 90% or higher. Deliveries will be on an as-needed basis, including federal holidays, with same-day replacement for rejected products. Distribution facilities must be within a 150-mile radius of the Tibor Rubin Long Beach VA Medical Center, with specific delivery schedules for each VA facility. Interested companies must submit detailed capabilities statements, business size status, compliance with federal regulations, pricing, and SAM.gov Unique Entity ID/Cage Code by October 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM PT.