8910--Altoona Dairy & Ice Tea Contract | 503
ID: 36C24425Q0028Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, 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/1dba9e8d757944dea36d5213b02b89cb/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for the Altoona Dairy & Ice Tea Contract, which will provide dairy and iced tea products to the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona, PA. This procurement involves a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, effective from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030, requiring the contractor to supply various dairy products, including whole milk, 2% milk, chocolate milk, and iced tea, while adhering to strict quality, safety, and freshness standards. The contract is crucial for ensuring reliable nutrition services for veterans, emphasizing compliance with federal health regulations and timely delivery, especially in emergencies. Interested bidders should note that the deadline for submitting offers has been extended to November 22, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST, and should direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Benjamin Villasenor at Benjamin.Villasenor@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    benjamin.villasenor@va.govBenjamin.Villasenor
    (240) 215-0637
    Benjamin.Villasenor@va.gov
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    36C24425Q0028_2.docx
    The Presolicitation Notice outlines the upcoming contract for the Altoona Dairy & Ice Tea services under solicitation number 36C24425Q0028, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Responses are due by November 22, 2024, at 3 PM Eastern Time. The contract is set aside for the Small Business Administration (SBA) and falls under the product service code 8910, with the NAICS code 311511, indicating it pertains to dairy products. The place of performance is the James E. Van Zandt Veterans Affairs Medical Center located in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The official solicitation will be released on October 31, 2024. The notice includes contact information for Benjamin Villasenor at the Network Contracting Office 4 and the agency’s email for inquiries. This document serves to inform potential vendors about upcoming procurement opportunities within the federal government, specifically targeting small businesses to foster inclusivity in government contracting.
    36C24425Q0028.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for dairy and iced tea product services at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona, PA. The contract is set to be a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, effective from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030. The contractor will provide various dairy products, including whole milk, 2% milk, chocolate milk, and iced tea, following stringent quality, safety, and freshness regulations. Key components include specifications for procurement, delivery protocols, and compliance with federal health regulations. The VA requires that products have sufficient shelf life and meet specified quality standards, along with thorough inspection rights for compliance. Contractor payment terms stipulate monthly invoicing submitted electronically, along with compliance with relevant federal acquisition regulations. The document emphasizes the contractor's responsibility for product quality, sanitation, and timely delivery in emergency situations, ensuring a reliable supply chain for the VA's nutrition services.
    36C24425Q0028 0001.docx
    The document is an amendment to Solicitation No. 36C24425Q0028 issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 concerning the Altoona Dairy & Ice Tea Contract. The amendment extends the deadline for receiving offers to November 22, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST. It provides updated instructions for offer submissions, specifying that offers should be emailed to the designated contracting officer's email address. The document emphasizes that all changes, corrections, and answers to technical questions regarding the solicitation will be publicly posted on sam.gov. The amendment reiterates that all terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged except as explicitly noted. This extension and clarification aim to ensure that all interested bidders are adequately informed and have sufficient time to submit their offers.
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