8910--FY25 Durham Milk Budget
ID: 36C24624Q0704Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA

NAICS

Fluid Milk Manufacturing (311511)

PSC

DAIRY FOODS AND EGGS (8910)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ebe0e9640e6c4f7489a4c05c90e2f74d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 6, is seeking proposals for the supply of various dairy products, including milk and cottage cheese, under the solicitation titled "8910--FY25 Durham Milk Budget." This multi-year contract will cover the period from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2028, and requires vendors to deliver products three times a week while adhering to specific temperature and quality standards. The procurement is crucial for ensuring the nutritional needs of veterans are met, emphasizing compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations and the importance of small business participation. Interested vendors must submit their quotations via email by 2 PM EST on September 20, 2024, and should contact Contract Specialist Jonathan C. Lamb at Jonathan.Lamb@va.gov for further details.

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    Jonathan C LambContract Specialist
    Jonathan.Lamb@va.gov
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    36C24624Q0704_1.docx
    The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Durham VA Medical Center, specifically seeking vendors to supply various milk products for patient consumption over a multi-year contract. The RFP includes essential dates, contact information, and specifications for the products required, emphasizing that all bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submission. The proposal outlines contract terms, delivery obligations (three times a week, not on consecutive days), acceptable temperature for delivery, and payment terms, specifying Net 10 upon receipt of properly prepared invoices. Key requirements include adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations (VAAR), including clauses related to equal opportunity and supplier responsibilities. Quotations must be submitted via email by the specified deadline, with a detailed structure for submission outlined to ensure compliance. The government aims to award the contract based on the lowest acceptable quote, establishing a clear focus on cost-effectiveness while ensuring that safety and quality standards are met for the care of veterans. Overall, this RFP reflects the government's commitment to providing necessary services with an emphasis on small business participation and regulatory compliance.
    36C24624Q0704.docx
    The Sources Sought Notice is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for potential vendors to supply various milk products to the Durham VA Healthcare System, focusing on small and veteran-owned businesses. Interested parties must submit their capability statements, including company information and product offerings, by July 26, 2024. This notice is strictly for market research purposes and does not constitute a request for bids or proposals.
    36C24624Q0704 0001.docx
    This document is an amendment to solicitation 36C24624Q0704 issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 6. The amendment serves to extend the deadline for receiving offers until 2 PM EST on September 20, 2024, and removes a requirement for contractors to be registered in the SBA VetCert database. It also updates the descriptions of line items for multiple dairy products, including various types of milk and cottage cheese for the contract periods spanning from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2028. The principal NAICS code relevant to the solicitation is 311511 for Fluid Milk Manufacturing, and the product/service code is 8910 for Dairy Foods and Eggs. The amendment emphasizes the importance of acknowledgment by offerors regarding this modification to ensure compliance with the revised terms. Overall, the document illustrates the procedural updates necessary for efficiently managing federal procurement practices related to food supply contracts for veteran services.
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