8960-- Drinking Water
ID: 36C26225Q0796Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Bottled Water Manufacturing (312112)

PSC

BEVERAGES, NONALCOHOLIC (8960)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b773cce7900e4eb6849582c6de536e4b/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 11, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 11, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 22, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals from qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) for the procurement of canned drinking water for the VA Albuquerque Healthcare System. The contract requires the delivery of 500 cases of 12 oz. canned water, which must be packaged in FDA-certified containers with a 50-year shelf life and made from recyclable materials. This initiative not only aims to provide safe drinking water but also supports federal efforts to enhance economic opportunities for veteran-owned enterprises. Interested vendors must submit their proposals via email by April 22, 2025, at 16:00 Pacific Standard Time, and can direct any inquiries to Contract Specialist Ismael Vicente at ismael.vicente@va.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
Ismael VicenteContract Specialist
ismael.vicente@va.gov
Files
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S02-Drinking Water - 36C26225Q0796_1.pdf
Apr 11, 2025, 9:11 PM UTC
The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to procure canned drinking water for the VA Albuquerque Healthcare System. It specifies that the contract is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The delivery requirement is 500 cases of 12 oz. canned water, with a need for FDA-certified containers ensuring a 50-year shelf life and recyclable materials. The proposals must be submitted via email by April 22, 2025, at 16:00 PST. The contract period is set for 30 days after award. Key clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) are incorporated, detailing contract administration, payment procedures, and compliance with small business regulations. The document emphasizes the importance of providing safe drinking water while adhering to sustainability practices and equitable business opportunities for veteran-owned enterprises. This RFP aligns with federal initiatives to promote the participation of veterans in government contracting, supporting their economic empowerment.
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