8920--Multi-Station Bread IDIQ (VA GLA, LB, SD, LL)
ID: 36C26225Q0501Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Commercial Bakeries (311812)

PSC

BAKERY AND CEREAL PRODUCTS (8920)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c650e7e4e62946808a36a1d8d270e648/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 22, is seeking vendors for a multi-station Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to supply various types of fresh bread to several VA Medical Centers in the Greater Los Angeles area. The contract will establish a firm-fixed-price agreement with an initial base period from May 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, followed by four option years, emphasizing the need for compliance with USDA standards and timely delivery of fresh products. This procurement is crucial for ensuring that the VA Medical Centers can provide quality food services to veterans, maintaining sanitary conditions throughout production and delivery. Interested vendors must submit their capabilities, including pricing and compliance details, by February 27, 2025, to Contract Specialist Hestia Sim at Hestia.Sim@va.gov.

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    Hestia SimContract Specialist
    Hestia.Sim@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 22 issued a Sources Sought Notice regarding a prospective contract for the provision of various fresh bread types to several VA Medical Centers in the Greater Los Angeles area. The aim is to establish a firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with an initial base period from May 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, followed by four option years. Interested vendors are encouraged to respond with their capabilities related to fresh bread supply, including pricing, delivery timelines, and compliance with federal regulations. The SOW outlines specific product needs, quality requirements, and delivery protocols. Contractors must meet USDA standards, provide fresh products within specified timelines, and maintain sanitary conditions during production and delivery. Additionally, vendors are required to submit a comprehensive response, detailing their compliance with regulations, business size, and product offerings. The overall process is designed to solicit information for improved acquisition decisions in preparation for a future solicitation. Responses to this notice must be submitted by February 27, 2025, by email to the designated contact person.
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