8910--Supply IDIQ - Milk & Dairy Products - Black Hills HCS
ID: 36C26325Q0413Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Dry, Condensed, and Evaporated Dairy Product Manufacturing (311514)

PSC

DAIRY FOODS AND EGGS (8910)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e6956a574bf640c180b91143c0e72d26/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to supply milk and dairy products to the Black Hills Health Care System under a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, effective from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030. This Sources Sought Notice aims to gather information on potential suppliers capable of meeting specific product specifications, delivery requirements, and food safety standards for the Fort Meade and Hot Springs facilities. The contract will require vendors to ensure the freshness and quality of dairy products while accommodating various container types and delivery schedules. Interested organizations must submit their qualifications, including socio-economic status and manufacturing capabilities, to Contracting Officer Joey Bloomer at joseph.bloomer@va.gov by February 13, 2025, at 5 PM CST, as no contract awards will be made from this announcement.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Joey BloomerContracting Officer
    (515) 699-5549
    joseph.bloomer@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting sources for a contract to supply milk and dairy products to the Black Hills Health Care System from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030. This Sources Sought Notice aims to gather information about potential vendors for market research purposes, emphasizing that no contract awards will result from this announcement. Interested organizations are required to submit their qualifications, including socio-economic status, manufacturing capabilities, and delivery timelines, to the Contracting Officer by February 13, 2025. The scope of the contract encompasses a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) structure, specifically outlining product specifications, ordering, and delivery requirements for Fort Meade and Hot Springs facilities. Key expectations include strict adherence to food safety standards, fresh product delivery, and timely order placement. The contractor must ensure quality and compliance while accommodating various dairy products and container types. The document details specific product estimates and outlines inspection requirements for facilities, indicating the government seeks reliable suppliers capable of meeting its needs while also encouraging competitive pricing. Overall, this notice serves as a precursor to future solicitations, aiming to identify qualified suppliers for ongoing milk and dairy product needs in Veteran health care facilities.
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