8910--Dairy | Base Plus Four Option Years
ID: 36C25725Q0040Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Fluid Milk Manufacturing (311511)

PSC

DAIRY FOODS AND EGGS (8910)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cd2d744e4e3b467c9e5d1cb5a5bcd4d0/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified small businesses to provide dairy products for the North Texas Veterans Health Care System, specifically in Dallas and Bonham, Texas. This procurement involves a firm-fixed price contract for the supply of dairy items, including milk and cottage cheese, with a performance period from November 9, 2024, to November 8, 2025, and options for four additional years. The contract emphasizes compliance with health regulations and quality standards, ensuring a reliable supply chain for essential dietary products serving veterans. Interested parties must submit their offers via email to Contract Specialist Maria Orosco-Hofmann by October 25, 2024, and must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Maria Orosco-HofmannContract Specialist
    (210) 694-6375
    maria.hofmann@va.gov
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    36C25725Q0040_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) to procure dairy products for the North Texas Veterans Health Care System, specifically in Dallas and Bonham, Texas. The anticipated awarding is for a firm-fixed price contract set aside for Small Businesses, with a performance period from November 9, 2024, to November 8, 2025, plus four optional years. Interested parties must have active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered. Offers should be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Maria Orosco-Hofmann, with a specific subject line, by the designated due date of October 25, 2024. The document outlines essential administrative details such as contact information, solicitation number, and performance location, emphasizing compliance with government contract regulations and veteran service obligations.
    36C25725Q0040.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) concerning the supply of dairy and juice products to the North Texas Veterans Health Care System. The RFP specifies delivery requirements, including schedules, quantities, and quality standards for dairy items such as milk and cottage cheese, with an emphasis on maintaining sufficient shelf life and compliance with health regulations. The contract's delivery obligations span from November 9, 2024, with options for extensions over multiple years. The document establishes strict protocols regarding inspection of delivered goods, pricing, invoicing processes, and necessary contractor certifications, including health safety ratings. It outlines the contractor's responsibility for procurement, ensuring compliance with both state and federal sanitary standards, detailing requirements for product packaging and labeling. This RFP is significant as it reflects government procurement programs aimed at providing essential services while ensuring quality and compliance, especially within the healthcare sector serving veterans. By adhering to these guidelines, the government ensures a reliable supply chain for necessary dietary products.
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