8960--Supply, Assortment of Dairy Products - Nutrition Food Service, Ann Arbor
ID: 36C25025Q0076Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

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Fluid Milk Manufacturing (311511)

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BEVERAGES, NONALCOHOLIC (8960)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking bids for an assortment of dairy products to support the Nutrition Food Service at the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center. The procurement includes a variety of items such as milk, yogurt, juice, and ice cream, with specific brand names or equal products requested, and allows for flexible ordering based on monthly estimates. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the provision of nutritious food options for veterans, emphasizing the VA's commitment to efficient supply acquisition. Interested vendors must submit their quotations by 4 PM Eastern Time on October 29, 2024, to Contract Specialist Brooke Hansen at brooke.hansen@va.gov.

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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking bids for an assortment of dairy products to support the Nutrition Food Service at the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center. The solicitation, numbered 36C25025Q0076, is set to close on October 29, 2024, at 4 PM Eastern Time. The contracting office is located in Battle Creek, Michigan, with the point of contact being Contract Specialist Brooke Hansen, who can be reached via email. The procurement includes a monthly estimate of products, allowing for flexible ordering as needed. Notably, items listed with zero estimated volumes may be excluded from bids, providing bidders with the option to choose which products to propose pricing for. The solicitation does not involve Recovery Act funds and is identified under the Product Service Code 8960 and NAICS Code 311511. The notice highlights the VA's commitment to acquiring necessary supplies efficiently while accommodating customer needs.
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