The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking suppliers for bread and bakery products through a Sources Sought Notice, specifically for the Montrose Campus under the Hudson Valley VAMC. The contract falls under solicitation number 36C24225Q0050 with a response deadline of October 25, 2024, at 11 am Eastern Time. The associated service code is 8920, with a corresponding NAICS code of 311812. Vendors are asked to review attached documents detailing specifications and the Statement of Work (SOW). The contact person for inquiries is Wilmen Joa, whose email is provided for communication. This notice serves to identify potential vendors capable of fulfilling the required bakery product needs, ensuring compliance with the specifications set forth by the agency while facilitating the procurement process.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO 2), is seeking information from potential contractors to supply Bread and Bakery Products for two facilities: the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Medical Center in Montrose, NY, and the Castle Point Medical Center in Wappingers Falls, NY. This Sources Sought Notice is intended for market research purposes only and should not be interpreted as a solicitation or commitment from the government. It aims to identify qualified sources under NAICS 311812, which pertains to Bakery and Cereal Products. Interested vendors must submit their responses by 11:00 AM on October 25, 2024, to the designated Contracting Officer, Wilmen Joa. Responses will assist in making acquisition decisions, and a formal solicitation may follow based on the collected information. It is important to note that responses to this notice do not constitute offers and are not sufficient for any future solicitation processes.

The Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 (VISN 2) is soliciting a contractor for the provision of bread and bakery products to the Hudson Valley VA Medical Center at two locations: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Medical Center and Castle Point Medical Center. The contract is a firm-fixed price agreement spanning a base period from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025, with four optional one-year pricing periods extending through November 30, 2029. The contractor must be a U.S. vendor and comply with specific food safety standards, ensuring all products meet the requirements set forth by federal regulations. Delivery expectations include providing fresh products with less than 24 hours of age, maintaining compliance with safety standards, and accommodating emergency orders with short notice. The contract emphasizes quality assurance, packaging standards, and documentation requirements for each delivery, including detailed invoices. Evaluation criteria for bids include technical capabilities and past performance, with preference given to locally sourced vendors. This RFP represents a commitment to providing high-quality nutritional support for veterans, underlining the government's focus on healthcare service delivery.