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Statement of Work Fruit and Veggie for Veterans Program

TITLE OF PROJECT: The Martinsburg VA Medical Center at 510 Butler Ave Martinsburg, WV 25405 intends to secure fresh fruits and vegetables over the 2020 growing season to provide for 35 Veterans that are in our Weight Management and Diabetes programs.

BACKGROUND: We serve a patient population with where many are overweight/obese and have diabetes. We educate and want to ensure that these Veterans learn to consume healthier foods to assist with better managing their health.

SCOPE: The overall scope of services is for the Veterans in our weight management and diabetes programs at the Martinsburg medical center to be educated and consume healthier foods to better manage health.

1. Scope of Contract

1.1 The purpose of this solicitation is to establish a contract for procurement of fresh fruits and vegetables to be utilized be Veterans at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center. Specifications are listed in the part (five) section of this Statement of Work.

1.2 The contract awarded will be established for one (1) period.

Base Period: June 3, 2020 – August 19, 2020

1. Description:

A. Delivery of an 8-quart flat of fruits and vegetables will be weekly on Wednesday’s beginning 6/3/20 through 8/19/20.

B. Each produce item delivered in the Fruits and Veggies for Vets project will be harvested at the peak of its freshness, properly stored for the item type, and delivered to the

Martinsburg VAMC designated pick up site.

C. The VAMC will not be responsible for problems that may occur in transport and will not accept under ripe or over ripe items.

D. Upon delivery, the Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program Manager or designee may refuse items that are not at the required freshness

E. The Government representative, the Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program Manager and/or designee, will require a site visit to inquire about “Good Agricultural Practices” at the local farm.

4. Justification:

Increasing the availability and consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables to Veterans who are overweight/obese and/or have diabetes has been found to assist with weight reduction and better glucose control.

5. Specifications

An 8-quart flat of fresh fruits and vegetables will be supplied weekly for 12 weeks to encourage healthier eating to assist with chronic disease management.

6. Confidentiality and nondisclosure:

PRIVACY AND SECURITY:

The Veterans will pick up the fruits and vegetables from a Martinsburg VAMC staff member who has completed all privacy and HIPPA standards training.

Point of Contact:

Bobbi Corbin

304-263-0811 x2334

Bobbi.corbin@va.gov mailto:Bobbi.corbin@va.gov