8910--Milk and Dairy Foods for the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
ID: 36C25624Q1281Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Fluid Milk Manufacturing (311511)

PSC

DAIRY FOODS AND EGGS (8910)

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https://sam.gov/opp/56e17318a313444c9a91a553632345c4/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is preparing to solicit a contract for the provision of fluid milk and dairy products to support the nutritional needs of inpatients at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS). The contract will consist of a base period plus four option periods and will be categorized as a Firm Fixed Price, advertised as unrestricted. Deliveries are required three times weekly to designated locations, adhering to USDA standards and Federal food regulations, with specific delivery times outlined. Interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, and the actual solicitation is anticipated to be posted between October 11-18, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Contracting Officer Arlene A. Blade at arlene.blade@va.gov or (318) 466-4281.

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    ARLENE A. BLADEContracting Officer
    (318) 466-4281
    arlene.blade@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is preparing to solicit a contract for the provision of fluid milk and dairy products to support the nutritional needs of inpatients at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS). The pre-solicitation notice indicates that the contract will have a base period plus four option periods and is categorized as Firm Fixed Price, advertised as unrestricted. Deliveries are required to occur three times weekly to specific locations, adhering to USDA standards and Federal food regulations. Key details include specific delivery times, locations, and the qualifications necessary for contractors. It is emphasized that no pricing information is being requested at this stage. Interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) for eligibility prior to award. This notice serves as an advance notification before the actual solicitation, anticipated to be posted between October 11-18, 2024.
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