8970--GLA Sandwich

This government solicitation (36C26226Q0077) by the Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 22, is a 100% small business set-aside for the purchase of prepared sandwiches for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. The contract covers a one-year period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The contractor is responsible for providing various premium and triangle sandwiches, ensuring they meet specific freshness, packaging, and quality standards, with a guaranteed five-day shelf life. Key requirements include adherence to health codes, sanitary food preparation center guidelines, proper food storage temperatures, and timely delivery in refrigerated vehicles. The contractor's distribution facilities must be within a 50-mile radius of the VA facility. Offerors must submit proposals by November 14, 2025, 15:00 PT, via email, including technical descriptions, pricing, and required representations and certifications. The solicitation outlines detailed terms for contract administration, invoicing, inspections, and personnel requirements, including background checks and uniform policies. It also incorporates various FAR and VAAR clauses related to commercial products and services, payments, and contract extensions.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) 36C26226Q0077 for "GLA Sandwiches" to be supplied to the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. This solicitation is set aside for small businesses, with NAICS code 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing) and a small business size standard of 700 employees. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price type, with a performance period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. Questions regarding the procurement must be submitted via email by November 6, 2025, and offers are due by November 14, 2025, to victor.oliveros@va.gov. Offers must include a completed SF 1449, vendor information with SAM UEI, acknowledgment of amendments, a schedule of supplies, a delivery schedule, and certifications regarding limitations on subcontracting and commercial item representations.

This document is an amendment/modification to Solicitation Number 36C26226Q0077 issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 22 – Gilbert Network Contracting. The primary purpose of this modification is to extend the hour and date for receipt of offers to November 21, 2025, at 12:00 PST. Additionally, it clarifies and corrects the quantities for Contract Line Items (CLINs) 0001-0011. These CLINs detail various perishable prepared food items, such as sandwiches and wedges, with specified quantities ranging from 500 to 15,000 units each. The contract period for these items is the base year, from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The principal NAICS code is 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing), and the product/service code is 8970 (Composite Food Packages). All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.