S203--Indy Domiciliary Food Service
ID: 36C25025Q0016Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (722310)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- FOOD (S203)

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https://sam.gov/opp/eaf59bee7195444fbce5ae252a330613/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for food service at the Indianapolis Domiciliary Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility, specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The contract requires the preparation and serving of three meals and a snack daily for an estimated 40 to 50 residents, with a focus on maintaining compliance with health regulations and providing quality nutrition. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the well-being of veterans, emphasizing high standards of quality and sanitation in food service operations. Interested parties can contact Contract Specialist Courtney R. Seevers at Courtney.Seevers@va.gov for further details, with the contract potentially valued at approximately $47 million over a five-year period, including base and optional extensions.

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    Courtney R SeeversContract Specialist
    Courtney.Seevers@va.gov
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    36C25025Q0016_1.docx
    The Indiana Health Care System is issuing a presolicitation notice for a contract to provide food service at the Indianapolis Domiciliary Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (DRRTP). The contract will require the vendor to supply all necessary labor, materials, and food to prepare at least three meals and one evening snack daily for residents. This opportunity is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), and applications from other entities will not be accepted. The anticipated award date is December 1, 2024, with an initial one-year term and four optional renewal years at the government’s discretion. Prospective bidders can access the solicitation package around October 29, 2024, through www.SAM.gov, while questions must be directed to the Contract Specialist by November 1, 2024. All quotations are due by November 8, 2024, by noon EDT. This procurement highlights the government's commitment to supporting veteran-owned enterprises in delivering essential services within the healthcare framework.
    36C25025Q0016.docx
    The document pertains to a solicitation by the Department of Veterans Affairs for food service at the Indianapolis Domiciliary Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility. Specifically, it requests proposals for the preparation and serving of meals for an estimated 40 to 50 residents, with a focus on maintaining compliance with health regulations and providing quality nutrition. The contract includes both a base period and optional extensions, totaling a potential duration of five years, with an overall budget of approximately $47 million. Key requirements include providing three meals and a snack per day, maintaining sanitary conditions, staff certification in food safety programs, compliance with dietary restrictions, and submitting electronic invoices for payment. The document outlines detailed performance expectations, including menu planning, service schedules, and adherence to health regulations. Furthermore, it emphasizes contractor responsibilities in ensuring high standards of quality and sanitation while outlining necessary qualifications, insurance requirements, and the evaluation process for contractor performance. The structured information presented showcases a professional procurement process aimed at enhancing the service provision for veterans while fulfilling the government's commitment to veterans' health and nutrition.
    36C25025Q0016 0001.docx
    The document details an amendment to solicitation 36C25025Q0016 issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for food services, specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The amendment responds to inquiries from potential bidders, clarifying key aspects of the contract. The existing contract, 36C25022C0123, is noted, indicating this is not a new initiative. Essential details include the dining/kitchen space's square footage (1,469 square feet) and the requirement for on-site cooking, negating the need for offsite meal preparation and delivery. Daily staffing needs are estimated at four cooks and one supervisor, with services catering to 40 to 50 residents per meal. Additionally, the amendatory document confirms that awardees will receive access provisions for the facility, which includes guidelines for item storage related to meal preparation. This summary reflects the government's focus on providing clear direction and detail for participants in the proposal process, ensuring that all stakeholders have the necessary information for compliant and competitive offers.
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