The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking sources capable of supplying bread and bakery products to the Murfreesboro VA Medical Center in Tennessee. This is a market research effort to identify potential vendors for a firm, fixed-price contract. The VA Medical Center requires various bakery items, including white bread, whole wheat bread, hamburger buns, dinner rolls, and hotdog buns. These products must meet specific quality and freshness standards and be delivered to the center three times a week.

The scope of work involves delivering these bakery products in accordance with the specified quantities and schedules. Vendors must be able to ensure prompt delivery, even during disasters or emergency situations. The contract will have a five-year performance period, with deliveries made to the Medical Center's Nutrition & Food Services department.

To be considered for this opportunity, vendors must be established and reliable, with the necessary facilities, equipment, and personnel to meet the required volume. The VA reserves the right to inspect and investigate the qualifications of potential offerors. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and, if applicable, with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

The VA will evaluate responses based on past performance and price, with the latter being the more heavily weighted factor. Vendors must provide three references for verification of their ability to meet the required qualifications.

Interested parties should respond in writing to the email provided, submitting questions and responses by the specified deadlines. The VA is particularly interested in hearing from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, but all responses will be considered.