8910 Milk & Dairy Contract Nashville VA Medical Center - UNRESTRICTED RFQ
ID: RFQDAIRY36C24924Q0442NASHType: Solicitation
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF249-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 9 (36C249)MURFREESBORO, TN, 37129, USA

NAICS

Fluid Milk Manufacturing (311511)

PSC

DAIRY FOODS AND EGGS (8910)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e37c70adf1644b809629f235ed4c0134/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for an unrestricted Request for Quotation (RFQ) to provide milk and dairy products for the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System at the Nashville VA Medical Center. The contractor will be responsible for delivering a variety of dairy products, including milk, cottage cheese, and chocolate milk, in compliance with stringent health and safety standards, with deliveries scheduled three times a week and emergency order capabilities. This procurement is crucial for maintaining high nutritional standards for veterans, with a contract period spanning five years from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2029. Interested vendors must submit their bids by September 26, 2024, and can contact William Blassingame at william.blassingame@va.gov or 615-225-6964 for further information.

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    William Blassingame
    (615) 225-6964
    william.blassingame@va.gov
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    S02- SOW - NASHVILLE DAIRY - FINAL.pdf
    The Nashville VA is seeking contractors to supply milk and dairy products for the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2029. The contract requires delivery of specified products, including various types of milk and cheese, in accordance with stringent federal and state regulations related to quality, safety, and packaging. Deliveries must occur three times a week at designated times, with emergency order capabilities also outlined. Contractors must ensure compliance with health standards and demonstrate reliability through past performance references. The government evaluation will focus on price, qualifications, and past performance, preferring locally sourced vendors and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Documentation and reporting of deliveries are mandatory, alongside a requirement for temperature tracking during transportation. This RFP represents the VA's commitment to maintain high standards for nutrition and food services for its veterans, ensuring the delivery of safe and high-quality products.
    S02 - RFQ - DAIRY - NASHVILLE VAMC - 36C24924Q0442.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) to procure dairy products for the Tennessee Valley VA Medical Center in Nashville. This unrestricted Request for Quotation (RFQ) under solicitation number 36C24924Q0442 invites qualified vendors, specifically those who are verified as Veteran-owned or service-disabled Veteran-owned small businesses, to submit bids by September 26, 2024. The procurement includes various milk products, cottage cheese, and chocolate milk with specified quantities and delivery timelines. The contractor must ensure compliance with health standards and provide goods with sufficient shelf life upon delivery. The contract lasts for five years and six months with five ordering periods commencing from October 1, 2024. There are detailed requirements around packaging, labeling, and emergency delivery readiness. Offers must include representations and certifications, inspection certifications, licenses, and a past performance statement. The document outlines the evaluation criteria based on price and factors like delivery schedules, with an emphasis on supporting Veteran-owned small businesses in the contracting process. Compliance with various Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses also applies to this acquisition.
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