8910--Fresh Milk, Juice Drinks and Other Dairy Products for New Jersey Healthcare System (East Orange and Lyons Campus)
ID: 36C24224Q0964Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Fluid Milk Manufacturing (311511)

PSC

DAIRY FOODS AND EGGS (8910)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e430d3342c4f4ce9871bbb2ecc5da103/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals from small businesses to supply fresh milk, juice drinks, and other dairy products for its New Jersey Healthcare System, specifically for the East Orange and Lyons campuses. The procurement, designated as solicitation number 36C24224Q0964, requires vendors to provide prices for all listed items while ensuring compliance with federal quality standards and regulations for dairy products. This contract, which is firm-fixed-price, will cover the period from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, and quotes must be submitted by 4:00 PM EST on September 13, 2024, to the Contracting Officer, Myra Florisa N. Green, at Myra.Green2@va.gov. The evaluation of quotes will consider price, technical quality, and past performance, emphasizing the VA's commitment to maintaining high standards in its healthcare supply chain.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Myra Florisa N. GreenContracting Officer
    (518) 626-5450
    Myra.Green2@va.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    RFQ 36C24224Q0964.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks proposals for the supply of fresh milk, juice drinks, and other dairy products for its New Jersey Healthcare System, encompassing the East Orange and Lyons campuses. This Request for Quotation (RFQ), designated as solicitation number 36C24224Q0964, is specifically set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 311511. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by 4:00 PM EST on September 13, 2024. The contract is firm-fixed-price and will cover the period from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. Vendors are required to provide prices for all listed items and are to ensure that products comply with quality standards and federal regulations pertaining to dairy products. Deliveries are to be made to designated VA facilities during specified hours, with provisions for emergencies. Quotes will be evaluated based on price, technical quality, and past performance, with the government reserving the right to choose offers that provide the most advantageous conditions. The VA emphasizes compliance with stringent health and safety standards, requiring certifications for product quality and sourcing. The document serves as a critical notification for small businesses aspiring to partner with federal agencies, underlining the VA's commitment to quality supply chains within its healthcare system.
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