8920--NEW | VISN 17 Bread Delivery Contract Base + 4
ID: 36C25725Q0393Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)ARLINGTON, TX, 76006, USA

NAICS

Commercial Bakeries (311812)

PSC

BAKERY AND CEREAL PRODUCTS (8920)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a79bdbd7ad5c4098bb877458a8ce9851/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 17, is seeking qualified vendors to provide a firm-fixed price contract for the delivery of various bread products to multiple locations in Texas, including San Antonio, Dallas, and Waco. This procurement aims to ensure the Nutrition and Food Services departments receive fresh bread products, adhering to specific delivery schedules and quality management practices, with a contract period consisting of a base year plus four option years. Interested vendors, particularly those classified as service-disabled veteran-owned or HUBZone small businesses, are encouraged to submit their capabilities information by March 24, 2025, as this notice serves as a Request for Information (RFI) and not a solicitation for proposals. For further inquiries, vendors may contact Contract Specialist Erika N. Taylor via email at Erika.Taylor@va.gov.

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    The Sources Sought Notice by the Department of Veterans Affairs is a market research initiative aimed at identifying potential suppliers for a new bread delivery contract within VISN 17. The contract will serve multiple Texas locations, including San Antonio, Dallas, and Waco, with the intent to establish a firm-fixed price agreement for delivering various types of bread products for the Nutrition and Food Services departments. Interested vendors, particularly those certified as service-disabled veteran-owned or HUBZone small businesses, are invited to submit capabilities information. The delivery schedule covers specific days and times for each location, ensuring compliance with freshness requirements, packaging standards, and quality management practices. The contract period is structured as a base year with four option years. Responses are due by March 24, 2025, with no solicitation currently available, emphasizing the RFI's purpose for planning and assessment only. Overall, the notice underlines the VA's commitment to sourcing quality food supplies while evaluating potential vendor capabilities and socio-economic status.
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