8910--Hiland Dairy Foods (VA-24-00005501)
ID: 36C25624Q0043Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

PSC

DAIRY FOODS AND EGGS (8910)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/834b71f518c94930a62e7bdacb1244b2/view
Timeline
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    Posted Oct 5, 2023 6:37 PM
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    Updated Oct 5, 2023 6:37 PM
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    Due Oct 11, 2023 7:00 PM
Description

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.

Point(s) of Contact
REGGIE CLARKContracting Officer
(601) 206-7054
reginald.clark@va.gov
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