8910--Pittsburgh Dairy and Juice Contract | 646
ID: 36C24425Q0261Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

NAICS

Fluid Milk Manufacturing (311511)

PSC

DAIRY FOODS AND EGGS (8910)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/782c5b0a56ac4671b659aead0eff0079/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking contractors to provide dairy and juice products for the VA Pittsburgh Medical Center under an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This procurement requires the contractor to supply a variety of products, including milk, juice, and dietary beverages, with deliveries scheduled three times a week, while adhering to federal and state quality standards. The initiative is part of the VA's commitment to meet the nutritional needs of veterans and support small businesses within designated socio-economic categories. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Benjamin Villasenor at Benjamin.Villasenor@va.gov, with the contract set to span from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Benjamin VillasenorContract Specialist
    Benjamin.Villasenor@va.gov
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    36C24425Q0261_1.docx
    The document is a presolicitation notice for a contract regarding dairy and juice supply services at the VA Pittsburgh Medical Center. The solicitation number for this contract is 36C24425Q0261, and it is set to close on February 21, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. This contract is classified under the Product Service Code 8910 and the NAICS Code 311511, indicating a focus on food products, specifically dairy and juice items. The procurement is set aside for the Small Business Administration (SBA), reflecting a target for small business participation. The contracting officer responsible for this announcement is Benjamin Villasenor, whose contact information is provided. The contract is specified as an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) for a term of five years, intending to streamline procurement processes for the VA in Pittsburgh. The document includes necessary logistical details and contact information for interested parties to ensure clarity and accessibility for potential bidders. Overall, this notice signifies an effort to facilitate the acquisition of food supplies while supporting small businesses in the area.
    36C24425Q0261.pdf
    The document is a solicitation by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the provision of dairy and juice product services at the VA Pittsburgh Medical Center. This acquisition, identified as an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, spans five years, from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030, and is set at a fixed price. The contractor is responsible for supplying estimated quantities of various products, including milk, juice, and dietary beverages, while adhering to stringent federal and state quality standards. Delivery is scheduled three times a week, with invoicing requirements outlined for each transaction. Additionally, the contractor must ensure compliance with sanitary conditions, maintain freshness of products, and adhere to packaging standards. Questions regarding the solicitation must be directed to the contact provided, emphasizing the structured process for inquiries and amendments. This procurement is part of a broader effort to meet the nutritional requirements of veterans, cementing the VA’s commitment to providing quality food services while fostering support for small businesses within designated socio-economic categories.
    36C24425Q0261 0001.docx
    The document is an amendment to Solicitation No. 36C24425Q0261 issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 4. The primary purpose of this amendment is to address technical questions related to the solicitation, which pertains to a bidding process for dairy and juice products to be delivered bi-weekly. Key details include the requirement for ordering and delivery schedules, which stipulate that orders must be placed on specific days for deliveries every week: orders on Monday for Wednesday delivery, Wednesday for Friday delivery, and Friday for Monday delivery. The response indicates procedural clarity for potential contractors in ensuring timely deliveries of products as per solicitation expectations. This amendment serves to clarify a critical operational detail that bidders need to consider when submitting offers, thereby reinforcing the government's commitment to transparency and effective communication during the procurement process. The amendment also emphasizes the importance of adhering to the outlined procedures to avoid rejection of offers.
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