8960--561-25-1-6468-0001 | 36C242-24-AP-3963 Bottled water delivery, water cooler rental & maintenance
ID: 36C24224R0081Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Bottled Water Manufacturing (312112)

PSC

BEVERAGES, NONALCOHOLIC (8960)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/815a0068e6f94bbfb99709f19838f8ae/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a presolicitation notice for a contract to provide bi-weekly delivery of five-gallon bottled water and maintenance services for water coolers at the East Orange and Lyons Veterans Affairs Medical Centers in New Jersey. The procurement aims to ensure a continuous supply of bottled water to support the hydration needs of both staff and patients at these facilities. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to maintaining essential services within their medical centers. Interested vendors should note that the solicitation number is 36C24224R0081, with responses due by August 29, 2024, at 12 PM Eastern Time. For inquiries, potential bidders can contact the contracting officer, Corey Swinton, via email at Corey.Swinton@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Corey SwintonContracting Officer
    Corey.Swinton@va.gov
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    36C24224R0081_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a presolicitation notice for a contract seeking bi-weekly delivery of five-gallon bottled water and maintenance services for water coolers at the East Orange and Lyons Veterans Affairs Medical Centers in New Jersey. The solicitation number for this request is 36C24224R0081, with a due date for responses set for August 29, 2024, at 12 PM Eastern Time. The relevant product service code is 8960, and the associated NAICS code is 312112. Interested parties can contact the contracting officer, Corey Swinton, via email for inquiries. The provision of bottled water aims to ensure that the medical centers can continuously replenish their water supply, supporting both staff and patient needs. This presolicitation reflects the VA's commitment to maintaining necessary services within their facilities.
    36C24224R0081.docx
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