8970--GLA Sandwich
ID: 36C26226Q0058Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing (311991)

PSC

COMPOSITE FOOD PACKAGES (8970)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3e6a9af8db144924822b5ccdaed0190d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified vendors to provide repetitive delivery of various fresh food sandwiches to the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. This presolicitation notice serves as a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on potential sources capable of meeting the requirements outlined in the draft Statement of Work (SOW), including specifications for sandwich types, packaging, and delivery schedules. The awarded contract will be for a one-year purchase order, with a performance period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, and responses to this RFI must be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Victor Oliveros at victor.oliveros@va.gov by October 29, 2024, at 15:00 PST.

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    Victor OliverosContracting Officer
    victor.oliveros@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought Notice for potential vendors to provide repetitive delivery of various medical gases to multiple VA Medical Centers. This RFI is for planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. The VA is seeking information on qualified sources, their size classification (NAICS 311991, 700 employees), and capabilities to meet the DRAFT/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS/SOW requirements. Interested companies should provide a capabilities statement, business size status, details on being a manufacturer or authorized distributor, compliance with subcontracting limitations and the Non-Manufacturer Rule, Buy American Act conformance, lead times, product lifespan and support, FDA clearances, leasing solutions, and any Federal Government contract numbers. General pricing and SAM.gov Unique Entity ID/Cage Code are also requested. Responses must be emailed to victor.oliveros@va.gov by October 29, 2024, at 15:00 PST.
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