8910--BHH - Supply - Unrestricted Solicitation Milk & Dairy Products
ID: 36C26325R0038Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Fluid Milk Manufacturing (311511)

PSC

DAIRY FOODS AND EGGS (8910)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8646a0bead864e2a9baaab8f5b7af4dc/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for the supply of milk and dairy products for its Black Hills Healthcare System, specifically for the Fort Meade and Hot Springs facilities. This procurement follows a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) format with five one-year ordering periods, requiring the contractor to deliver high-quality, fresh dairy products twice a week while ensuring compliance with federal safety regulations. The goods are vital for supporting the health services provided to veterans, emphasizing the importance of product availability, timely deliveries, and maintaining freshness standards, including a minimum ten-day shelf life upon delivery. Interested vendors should contact Contracting Officer Joseph A. Bloomer at Joseph.Bloomer@va.gov for further details regarding the solicitation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Joseph A BloomerContracting Officer
    Joseph.Bloomer@va.gov
    Files
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    36C26325R0038_1.docx
    The Pre-Solicitation Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 23 outlines a procurement opportunity for Milk & Dairy Products to be supplied to the Black Hills VA Health Care System in South Dakota. The solicitation, numbered 36C26325R0038, is unrestricted, with a deadline for submissions on February 28, 2025. Potential vendors must monitor the designated site for solicitation release and amendments, and all inquiries should be sent in writing to the Contracting Officer, Joey Bloomer. The main requirements include a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with specified delivery schedules for the Fort Meade and Hot Springs facilities. Vendors are responsible for ensuring product availability and freshness, adherence to sanitation standards, and compliance with FDA and USDA regulations. Delivery logistical details, such as order timings and packaging specifications, are also clearly specified. The notice emphasizes that this presolicitation does not guarantee contract award or reimbursement for proposal preparation, underscoring the importance for offerors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The overarching purpose is to solicit bids for a consistent supply of high-quality dairy products, facilitating the provision of essential nutrition to veterans' healthcare facilities.
    36C26325R0038.docx
    The government file outlines a Request for Proposals (RFP) concerning the supply of milk and dairy products for the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Black Hills Healthcare System, specifically targeted at the Fort Meade and Hot Springs facilities. This acquisition follows a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) format with five one-year ordering periods, emphasizing the need for high-quality, fresh dairy products delivered twice a week. Key specifications require the contractor to ensure product availability, manage timely deliveries, and maintain product quality compliant with federal safety regulations. The contractor must provide detailed labeling and meet freshness standards, including a minimum ten-day shelf life upon delivery. The contract is subject to regular inspections and oversight by the contracting officer, ensuring compliance throughout the contract period. Overall, this RFP illustrates the governmental commitment to procurement practices that emphasize stringent standards for quality and delivery, aiming to support veterans' health services effectively while promoting competition among vendors.
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