8915--GLA Produce

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting offers for fresh fruits and vegetables for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. This 12-month contract, effective from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, is 100% set aside for small business vendors. The contractor will deliver products on an as-needed basis, adhering to strict packaging, quality, and delivery standards, including specific temperature controls for refrigerated trucks. All products must comply with FDA and USDA guidelines, and vegetables/salads must be Grade A or U.S. No. 1 with specific expiration date labeling. Deliveries are required Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 7:30 am, to the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Bldg. 605. The contractor's distribution facility must be within a 150-mile radius of the delivery location. The VA reserves the right to inspect delivered goods, vehicles, and facilities for compliance. Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Tungsten Network. The solicitation includes various FAR and VAAR clauses covering contract terms, electronic payment, and administrative procedures.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) 36C26226Q0078 for GLA Produce, a small business set-aside for perishable prepared food manufacturing (NAICS code 311991). The contract is a firm-fixed-price type for the period of January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with performance at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. Questions regarding the procurement must be submitted via email by November 12, 2025, and offers are due by November 17, 2025, to victor.oliveros@va.gov. Submissions must include a completed SF 1449 with vendor information, acknowledgements, a schedule of supplies, delivery schedule, and required certifications.

This document is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation Number 36C26226Q0102, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 22 - Gilbert Network Contracting. The amendment's primary purpose is to extend the hour and date for receipt of offers to November 28, 2025, at 15:00 PST. Additionally, it incorporates FAR Clause 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies into the solicitation. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment through specified methods to ensure their offer is not rejected.