8910--Hiland Dairy Foods (VA-24-00005501)
ID: 36C25624Q0043Type: Sources Sought
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

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DAIRY FOODS AND EGGS (8910)

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https://sam.gov/opp/834b71f518c94930a62e7bdacb1244b2/view
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    Sources Sought VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking contractors to provide milk and dairy products for Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) and Veterans Canteen Service (VCS). The contract period will consist of a base year with four one-year options to renew. Delivery will be required to four separate points and times, with specific delivery frequencies and times outlined. Orders will be placed by authorized individuals from each delivery point. The contractor must comply with inspection and acceptance requirements, and payments will be made monthly in arrears upon receipt of a properly executed invoice. The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the NAICS code 311514 is 1000 employees or dollars. The VA is requesting responses to specific questions in order to determine potential vendors and market pricing. Responses are due by October 11, 2023.

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    REGGIE CLARKContracting Officer
    (601) 206-7054
    reginald.clark@va.gov
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