8910--Milk and Dairy Products
ID: 36C24225Q0048Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Fluid Milk Manufacturing (311511)

PSC

DAIRY FOODS AND EGGS (8910)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c3d294b48ff94da0ad9d15cefc7a773e/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking suppliers for Milk and Dairy Products to support the nutritional needs of its medical facilities, specifically the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Medical Center in Montrose, NY, and the Castle Point Medical Center in Wappingers Falls, NY. The procurement involves a Firm Fixed-Price Estimated Requirements contract, with no guaranteed quantities, and requires that all products meet strict government standards for freshness and quality, including delivery within 72 hours of pasteurization and a minimum shelf life of 7 days. Interested vendors must submit their responses by 11:00 AM on October 25, 2024, to the primary contact, Wilmen Joa, at Wilmen.Joa@va.gov, as part of the market research process to inform future procurement decisions.

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    Wilmen.Joa@va.govWilmen Joa
    Wilmen.Joa@va.gov
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    36C24225Q0048.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice seeking suppliers for Milk and Dairy Products that fulfill specific requirements. This request pertains to the solicitation number 36C24225Q0048 and requires responses by October 25, 2024, at 11 AM Eastern Time. The contracting office is located at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in the Bronx, NY, specifically for the Hudson Valley VAMC, covering the Montrose and Castle Point Campuses. There are no Recovery Act funds associated with this procurement, and it is not a set-aside for small businesses. The main point of contact for this notice is Wilmen Joa, whose email is provided for further inquiries. Attached documents detail the product specifications and statement of work. This notice is a preliminary step to ascertain interest and capabilities from the market to meet the needs of the VA facilities.
    P09 - SOW -u.pdf
    The document outlines the Statement of Work for a contract to provide milk and juice to the VA Hudson Valley campuses in Montrose and Castle Point. It specifies that the government seeks a Firm Fixed-Price Estimated Requirements contract, with no guaranteed quantities. Contractors are permitted to propose alternate products that must meet specified government standards. Key delivery requirements include ensuring freshness, as all items must arrive within 72 hours of pasteurization and have a minimum shelf life of 7 days. Deliveries should occur between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., at least twice a week, using refrigerated trucks. The contract duration is from the date of award through November 2025, with potential extensions through 2029, at the government's discretion. The contractor must adhere to strict quality control, sanitation standards, and federal specifications, with inspections and evaluations defining compliance. This document serves as a critical guideline for suppliers interested in fulfilling the government's nutritional service needs, emphasizing quality, safety, and operational efficiency throughout the contract's duration.
    Sources Sought.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2, is seeking potential contractors to supply Milk and Dairy products for two medical facilities: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Medical Center in Montrose, NY, and Castle Point Medical Center in Wappingers Falls, NY. This Sources Sought Notice aims to gather information for market research and does not constitute a solicitation or binding contract. The government seeks responses from interested vendors to assess available sources in relation to NAICS 311511, Fluid Milk Manufacturing. While the notice invites written responses to the contacting officer, it clarifies that these will not serve as formal offers for contract formation. The deadline for submissions is 11:00 AM on October 25, 2024, and responses will inform future procurement decisions. Any subsequent solicitation announcement will appear on the SAM.gov Contract Opportunities website, and all interested parties will need to respond to that announcement separately.
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