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2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NO. 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE NO. UEI: EFT:

PHONE: FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION (REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

36C24824Q1413 07-26-2024

Eunice Bones 407-646-4017 08-02-2024

17:00 EDT

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

Orlando VA Healthcare System

13800 Veterans Way

Orlando FL 32827

X 100

X

311812

1000 Employees

N/A

X

36C672

Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Caribbean Healthcare System

10 Casia St.

San Juan PR 00921

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

Orlando VA Healthcare System

Department of Veterans Affairs

Financial Services Center

P.O. Box 149971

Austin TX 78714-9971

(877) 353-9791 (512) 460-5429

Solicitation for Bread Contract for the VA Caribbean

Healthcare System (VACHS) located in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Reference section B.2 to quote the items.

X X

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36C24824Q1413

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

C.2 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

C.3 52.217-6 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY (MAR 1989)

C.4 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.5 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

C.6 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

C.7 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

C.8 VAAR 852.246-71 REJECTED GOODS (OCT 2018)

C.9 VAAR 852.247-71 DELIVERY LOCATION (OCT 2018)

C.10 VAAR 852.247-73 PACKING FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENT (OCT 2018)

C.11 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAR 2023)

E.2 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.3 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

E.4 52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)

E.5 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer Benjamin Amato at benjamin.amato@va.gov

Contract Specialist Eunice Bones at eunice.bones@va.gov

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

Orlando VA Healthcare System

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or

[ ] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] Monthly - Upon delivery and acceptance by the VA.

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

Department of Veterans Affairs

Financial Services Center

P.O. Box 149971

Austin TX 78714-9971 http://www.tungsten-network.com/US/en/veterans-affairs/ mailto:benjamin.amato@va.gov mailto:eunice.bones@va.gov

5. FSC MANDATORY ELECTRONIC INVOICE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Contractors are required to submit payment requests in electronic form in accordance with the submission instructions below.

TUNGSTEN ELECTRONIC INVOICE SUBMISSION

FSC e-INVOICE PROGRAM THRU AUSTIN PORTAL

FSC MANDATORY ELECTRONIC INVOICE SUBMISSION FOR AUSTIN PAYMENTS

i. Vendor Electronic Invoice Submission Methods:

Facsimile, e-mail, and scanned documents are not acceptable forms of submission for payment requests.

Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the accepted electronic data transmission methods below.

a) VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System – The FSC uses a third-party contractor, Tungsten, to transition vendors from paper to electronic invoice submission. Please go to this website: http://www.tungsten-network.com/US/en/veterans-affairs/ to begin submitting electronic invoices, free of charge.

b) A system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the

Accredited Standards Center (ASC) chartered by the American National Standards Institute

(ANSI). The X12 EDI Web site (http://www.x12.org)

ii. Vendor e-invoice Set-Up Information:

Please contact Tungsten at the phone number or email address listed below to begin submitting your electronic invoices to the VA Financial Services Center for payment processing, free of charge. If you have question about the e-invoicing program or Tungsten, please contact the FSC at the phone number or email address listed below.

a) Tungsten e-Invoice Setup Information: 1-877-489-6135

b) Tungsten e-Invoice email: VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com

c) FSC e-Invoice Contact Information: 1-877-353-9791

d) FSC e-invoice email: vafsccshd@va.gov

6. ESTIMATED QUANTITIES: All quantities listed in the Price Schedule are estimates only and are not to be considered a minimum or maximum. A delivery order shall be issued at the start of each performance period. The Government does not guarantee or imply that any fixed number of orders/referrals for services will be placed under the resultant contract.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the

Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

http://www.x12.org/ mailto:VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com mailto:vafsccshd@va.gov

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

ESTIMATED

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE

ESTIMATED

AMOUNT

15,942.00 EA __________________ __________________

Bread Club sandwich sliced, enriched, plastic wrapped for hospital individual patient service. Made from enriched flour. Weight of each slice must be 32 grams, 70-80 kcal per slice. Loaf: sandwich sliced Packaged in moisture-proof wrapper or container. Reject if moldy, yeasty, or dried out, or if there is evidence of water damage.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 311812 - Commercial Bakeries

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 8920 - Bakery and Cereal Products

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 1310

2,395.00 EA __________________ __________________

Bread, sandwich sliced multigrain, enriched, plastic wrapped for hospital individual patient service. Made from enriched flour. Weight of each slice must be 32 grams, 70-80 kcal per slice. Loaf: sandwich sliced Packaged in moisture-proof wrapper or container. Fiber content at least 3 grams dietary fiber per slice. Reject if moldy yeasty or dried out, or if there is evidence of water damage.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 311812 - Commercial Bakeries

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 1502

1,046.00 EA __________________ __________________

Bread, cinnamon sliced, enriched,16oz plastic wrapped package for hospital individual patient service. Made from enriched flour. Weight of each slice must be 32 grams,70-80 kcal per slice. Loaf: sandwich slice packaged in moisture-proof wrapper or container. Reject if moldy, yeasty, or dried.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 311812 - Commercial Bakeries

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 1035

200.00 EA __________________ __________________

Bread, hamburger buns sliced, enriched, 8 pack, 11oz plastic wrapped package for hospital individual patient service. Made from enriched flour.

Weight of each slice must be 38 grams, 110 kcal per bun. Packaged in moisture-proof wrapper or container. Reject if moldy, yeasty, or dried out, or if there is evidence of water damage.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 311812 - Commercial Bakeries

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 2210

50.00 EA __________________ __________________

Bread, media noche buns sliced, enriched, 6 pack16oz plastic wrapped package for hospital individual patient service. Made from enriched flour.

Weight of each slice m be 75 grams, 200 kcal per bun. Packaged in moisture-proof wrapper or container. Reject if moldy, yeasty, or dried out, or if there is evidence of water damage.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 311812 - Commercial Bakeries

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 2746

Hot dog bread sliced, enriched,10 per pack plastic wrapped package for hospital individual patient service. Made from enriched flour. Weight of each slice must be 38 grams, 130 kcal per roll. Packaged in moisture-proof wrapper or container. Reject if moldy, yeasty, or dried out, or if there is evidence of water damage.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 311812 - Commercial Bakeries

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 2110

Bread Club sandwich sliced, enriched, plastic wrapped for hospital individual patient service. Made from enriched flour. Weight of each slice must be 32 grams, 70-80 kcal per slice. Loaf: sandwich sliced Packaged in moisture-proof wrapper or container. Reject if moldy, yeasty, or dried out, or if there is evidence of water damage.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 311812 - Commercial Bakeries individual patient service. Made from enriched flour. Weight of each slice must be 32 grams, 70-80 kcal per slice. Loaf: sandwich sliced Packaged in moisture-proof wrapper or container. Fiber content at least 3 grams dietary fiber per slice. Reject if moldy yeasty or dried out, or if there is evidence of water damage.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 311812 - Commercial Bakeries individual patient service. Made from enriched flour. Weight of each slice must be 32 grams,70-80 kcal per slice. Loaf: sandwich slice packaged in moisture-proof wrapper or container. Reject if moldy, yeasty or dried.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 311812 - Commercial Bakeries package for hospital individual patient service. Made from enriched flour.

Weight of each slice must be 38 grams, 110 kcal per bun. Packaged in moisture-proof wrapper or container. Reject if moldy, yeasty or dried out, or if there is evidence of water damage.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 311812 - Commercial Bakeries

Bread, media noche buns sliced, enriched, 6 pack16oz plastic wrapped package for hospital individual patient service. Made from enriched flour.

Weight of each slice m be 75 grams, 200 kcal per bun. Packaged in moisture-proof wrapper or container. Reject if moldy, yeasty or dried out, or if there is evidence of water damage.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 311812 - Commercial Bakeries hospital individual patient service. Made from enriched flour. Weight of each slice must be 38 grams, 130 kcal per roll. Packaged in moisture-proof wrapper or container. Reject if moldy, yeasty or dried out, or if there is evidence of water damage.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 311812 - Commercial Bakeries

Bread Club sandwich sliced, enriched, plastic wrapped For hospital individual patient service. Made from enriched flour. Weight of each slice must be 32 grams, 70-80 kcal per slice. Loaf: sandwich sliced Packaged in moisture-proof wrapper or container. Reject if moldy, yeasty or dried out, or if there is evidence of water damage.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 311812 - Commercial Bakeries individual patient service. Made from enriched flour. Weight of each slice must be 32 grams, 70-80 kcal per slice. Loaf: sandwich sliced Packaged in moisture-proof wrapper or container. Fiber content at least 3 grams dietary fiber per slice. Reject if moldy yeasty or dried out, or if there is evidence of water damage.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 311812 - Commercial Bakeries individual patient service. Made from enriched flour. Weight of each slice must be 32 grams,70-80 kcal per slice. Loaf: sandwich slice packaged in moisture-proof wrapper or container. Reject if moldy, yeasty or dried.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 311812 - Commercial Bakeries package for hospital individual patient service. Made from enriched flour.

Weight of each slice must be 38 grams, 110 kcal per bun. Packaged in moisture-proof wrapper or container. Reject if moldy, yeasty or dried out, or if there is evidence of water damage.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 311812 - Commercial Bakeries package for hospital individual patient service. Made from enriched flour.

Weight of each slice m be 75 grams, 200 kcal per bun. Packaged in moisture-proof wrapper or container. Reject if moldy, yeasty or dried out, or if there is evidence of water damage.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 311812 - Commercial Bakeries hospital individual patient service. Made from enriched flour. Weight of each slice must be 38 grams, 130 kcal per roll. Packaged in moisture-proof wrapper or container. Reject if moldy, yeasty or dried out, or if there is evidence of water damage.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 311812 - Commercial Bakeries individual patient service. Made from enriched flour. Weight of each slice must be 32 grams, 70-80 kcal per slice. Loaf: sandwich sliced Packaged in moisture-proof wrapper or container. Reject if moldy, yeasty or dried out, or if there is evidence of water damage.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 311812 - Commercial Bakeries individual patient service. Made from enriched flour. Weight of each slice must be 32 grams, 70-80 kcal per slice. Loaf: sandwich sliced Packaged in moisture-proof wrapper or container. Fiber content at least 3 grams dietary fiber per slice. Reject if moldy yeasty or dried out, or if there is evidence of water damage.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 311812 - Commercial Bakeries individual patient service. Made from enriched flour. Weight of each slice must be 32 grams,70-80 kcal per slice. Loaf: sandwich slice packaged in moisture-proof wrapper or container. Reject if moldy, yeasty or dried.

package for hospital individual patient service. Made from enriched flour.

Weight of each slice must be 38 grams, 110 kcal per bun. Packaged in moisture-proof wrapper or container. Reject if moldy, yeasty or dried out, or if there is evidence of water damage.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 311812 - Commercial Bakeries package for hospital individual patient service. Made from enriched flour.

Weight of each slice m be 75 grams, 200 kcal per bun. Packaged in moisture-proof wrapper or container. Reject if moldy, yeasty or dried out, or if there is evidence of water damage.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 311812 - Commercial Bakeries hospital individual patient service. Made from enriched flour. Weight of each slice must be 38 grams, 130 kcal per roll. Packaged in moisture-proof wrapper or container. Reject if moldy, yeasty or dried out, or if there is evidence of water damage.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 311812 - Commercial Bakeries individual patient service. Made from enriched flour. Weight of each slice must be 32 grams, 70-80 kcal per slice. Loaf: sandwich sliced Packaged in moisture-proof wrapper or container. Reject if moldy, yeasty or dried out, or if there is evidence of water damage.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 311812 - Commercial Bakeries individual patient service. Made from enriched flour. Weight of each slice must be 32 grams, 70-80 kcal per slice. Loaf: sandwich sliced Packaged in moisture-proof wrapper or container. Fiber content at least 3 grams dietary fiber per slice. Reject if moldy yeasty or dried out, or if there is evidence of water damage.

individual patient service. Made from enriched flour. Weight of each slice must be 32 grams,70-80 kcal per slice. Loaf: sandwich slice packaged in moisture-proof wrapper or container. Reject if moldy, yeasty or dried.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 311812 - Commercial Bakeries package for hospital individual patient service. Made from enriched flour.

Weight of each slice must be 38 grams, 110 kcal per bun. Packaged in moisture-proof wrapper or container. Reject if moldy, yeasty or dried out, or if there is evidence of water damage.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 311812 - Commercial Bakeries package for hospital individual patient service. Made from enriched flour.

Weight of each slice m be 75 grams, 200 kcal per bun. Packaged in moisture-proof wrapper or container. Reject if moldy, yeasty or dried out, or if there is evidence of water damage.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 311812 - Commercial Bakeries hospital individual patient service. Made from enriched flour. Weight of each slice must be 38 grams, 130 kcal per roll. Packaged in moisture-proof wrapper or container. Reject if moldy, yeasty or dried out, or if there is evidence of water damage.

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 311812 - Commercial Bakeries

ESTIMATED

GRAND TOTAL

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

0001 - 4006 SHIP TO: SEE STATEMENT OF WORK See B.2 POP TBD

B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 GENERAL SCOPE:

VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) is soliciting the delivery of Bread and Bakery Products to be delivered to VA Caribbean Healthcare System in the following locations:

1. VA Caribbean Healthcare System

San Juan VA Medical Center

10 Casia St, San Juan PR 00921

2. VA Caribbean Healthcare System

Mental Health Domiciliary

653 Ave. Muñoz Rivera, San Juan, PR 00918

The term for the contract shall be for one (1) 12 month base and four (4) 12 month options.

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision necessary to satisfy the needs of each ordering activity.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:

FDA Food Code- Food and Drug Administration: Food Code 2022: https://www.fda.gov/food/fda-food-code/food-code-2022

CFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 (fda.gov)

3.0 DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

a. “Enriched” means that the product conforms to the Food and Drug Administration’s standard of identity for levels of iron, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and folic acid.

b. The terms “enriched”, “fortified”, or similar terms indicate the addition of one or more vitamins or minerals or protein to a food, unless an applicable Federal regulation requires the use of specific words or statements.

c. “Multigrain” means that the product contains more than one type of grain.

d. “Medianoche” bun is a type of soft, sweet egg bread that is used to make the Cuban sandwich called medianoche.

4.0 REQUIRMENTS:

The delivered products shall comply with all applicable Federal and State mandatory requirements and regulations relating to the preparation, packaging, labeling, storage, distribution, and sales of the products with the commercial marketplace. All deliveries shall conform in every respect to the provisions of the

Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and regulations promulgated there under.

a. Contractor will order quantities of bread and bakery products based on facility menu needs, with oversight and concurrence from the facility. Location will telephone or electronically send in delivery orders for Bread products to the Contractor.

https://www.fda.gov/food/fda-food-code/food-code-2022 https://www.fda.gov/food/fda-food-code/food-code-2022 https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=136.110

b. San Juan VA Medical Center and Mental Health Domiciliary will require deliveries two (2) days per week. Order will NOT be required to be placed more than five (5) workdays prior to delivery.

c. Bread shall be packaged in accordance with commercial practice. Bread shall not have been frozen nor be frozen prior to arrival. The package shall afford adequate protection against deterioration and physical damage during shipment from the supply source to each facility.

d. If an item has been ordered and is not available at the time of delivery, it will be the vendor’s responsibility to obtain the necessary product that day.

e. All delivery tickets and invoices referencing the purchase order number must show the total items delivered for each line item.

f. The Government does not guarantee the estimated yearly quantity.

g. The contractor shall certify that items supplied under this contract originate from a sanitarily approved source. The supplier shall identify the source of manufacture on the primary container or in the accompanying shipping documents. The identification on the primary container may consist of either the manufacturing plant name and address or a manufacturing plant code. When the manufacturing plant is identified on the shipping documents accompanying the delivery, the plant shall be identified by its complete name, address, and plant code. Manufacturing plant must be certified by the State Health

Department.

5.0 SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

1. Bread Club sandwich sliced, enriched, plastic wrapped package:

• For hospital individual patient service.

• Made from enriched flour.

• Weight of each slice must be 32 grams, 70-80 kcal per slice.

• Loaf: sandwich sliced

• Shall be packaged in moisture-proof wrapper or container.

• Shall be rejected if moldy, yeasty, or dried out, or if there is evidence of water damage.

2. Bread, sandwich sliced, multigrain, enriched, plastic wrapped package:

• For hospital individual patient service.

• Made from enriched flour.

• Weight of each slice must be 32 grams, 70-80 kcal per slice.

• Loaf: sandwich sliced

• Shall be packaged in moisture-proof wrapper or container.

• Shall be rejected if moldy, yeasty, or dried out, or if there is evidence of water damage.

• Fiber content at least 3grams dietary fiber per slice.

3. Bread, cinnamon, sliced, enriched, 16 oz plastic wrapped package:

• For hospital individual patient service.

• Made from enriched flour.

• Weight of each slice must be 32 grams, 70-80 kcal per slice.

• Loaf: sandwich sliced

• Shall be packaged in moisture-proof wrapper or container.

4. Bread, hamburger buns, sliced, enriched, 8 pack, 11oz plastic wrapped package:

• For hospital individual patient service.

• Made from enriched flour.

• Weight of each slice must be 38 grams, 110 kcal per bun.

5. Bread, “media noche” buns, sliced, enriched, 6 pack, 16oz plastic wrapped package:

• Made from enriched flour.

• Weight of each slice must be 75 grams, 200 kcal per bun.

6. Bread, hot dog, sliced, enriched, 10 pack, 14.5 oz plastic wrapped package:

• Made from enriched flour.

• Weight of each slice must be 38 grams, 130 kcal per roll.

• Shall be packaged in moisture-proof wrapper or container.

• Shall be rejected if moldy, yeasty, or dried out, or if there is evidence of water damage.

6.0 AUTHORIZATION FOR CHANGES:

The contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer Benjamin Amato at benjamin.amato@va.gov and

Contract Specialist Eunice Bones at eunice.bones@va.gov on all matters pertaining to administration.

Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to make commitments to issue changes that will affect the price, quantity, and quality or delivery of this contract.

7.0 PACKAGING, PACKING AND LABELING:

All packaging and packing shall be in accordance with good commercial practice. Labeling shall be in accordance with commercial labeling complying with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and regulations promulgated there under.

a. All items must be identified with readable dates (open code dates), or coded dates. Contractors who do not use open dating will provide a product code number key listing to each customer facility. The product code number key listing shall explain the actual date of production or processing. Copies of key codes will be furnished to each destination receiving officer and each destination inspection agency with the first delivery.

b. Offeror is to provide pricing for both each and squat containers, if available.

c. The Government anticipates making a single contract award in the aggregate.

• Evaluation of offers will be based on capability to meet the Government requirements, past performance, and price. Preference may be given to offers that provide prices for product in containers as specified. However, vendors may offer alternate container (packaging) options and pricing. Award will be made to the offeror that is determined to be the best value for the

Government. Alternative methods, (i.e., hormone free bread) are encouraged. If presenting alternative methods, please specify that in your bid.

8.0 PRODUCT QUALITY AND FRESHNESS:

All bread products must meet or exceed the minimum requirements regarding enriched standards as established by the Food and Drug Administration’s standard of identity for levels of iron, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and folic acid. Bread products must be uniform in size and having crusts that are uniform in color and thickness. All bread products furnished under this contract shall be fresh and of the highest quality.

Appearance and color: Each individual fresh bread roll shall have a uniformly brown crust characteristic of the product. Each individual fresh bread roll shall have a typical volume and characteristic grain and be evenly baked without evidence of scorching or burning. The fresh bread rolls shall be sliced when specified. There shall be no foreign color to the product. The delivered fresh bread rolls shall not be crushed or damaged.

Odor and flavor: The fresh bread rolls shall have a flavor and aroma characteristic of the bread rolls.

The fresh bread rolls shall be free from foreign odors or flavors such as, but not limited to, burnt, scorched, stale, rancid, or moldy.

Texture: The texture of the fresh bread rolls shall have a characteristic texture for the type of bread roll.

The fresh bread rolls shall be firm, tender, uniformly brown crust characteristic of the product, except buns and bread rolls, which shall have a firm, crisp crust.

Solid’s content: Each type of fresh bread roll shall have total solids content that is in accordance with the

Standards of Identity for baked products.

Enrichment: Enriched fresh bread rolls shall have the enrichment ingredients evenly distributed in the final product.

Foreign material: All ingredients shall ben clean, sound, wholesome, and free from evidence of rodent or insect infestation.

Age requirement: All bread products shall be securely wrapped in plastic bags and delivered in clean bed trays with a minimum of seven (7) days prior to expiration date. Contents, ingredients, nutrition facts, weight, brand name and expiration date must be printed on each bread product’s wrapper. All bread shall be strictly fresh and made from the best quality of flour. The loaves shall be well risen, of fine even grain, well baked and of excellent flavor. The crust shall be firm and of uniform good color. All ingredients shall be pure and of good quality.

All products furnished under this contract shall be processed and packed under sanitary conditions in strict accordance with guidelines provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S.

Department of Agriculture, using the best commercial practices that are standard for the industry. All containers shall be clean, sound, and securely covered or sealed to provide adequate protection from dirt, filth, or contamination.

Unless otherwise specified in the item specification or solicitation, the marking shall be in accordance with best commercial practice.

Any commercial or additional labeling as specified, which complies with the U.S. Food, Drug, and

Cosmetic Act and regulations promulgated there under, is acceptable.

Products manufactured to metric dimensions will be considered on an equal basis with those manufactured using inch-pound units, providing they fall within the tolerances specified using conversion dimensions and those dimensions exceed the tolerances specified in the inch-pound units, a request should be made to the Contracting Officer to determine if the product is acceptable. The POC, in accordance with the Contracting Officer, will accept or reject the product.

9.0 ORDERING, DELIVERY AND INVOICING:

a. Orders shall be placed by telephone or electronically no less than five (5) workdays prior to the required delivery date. Upon delivery at the receiving location, items ordered shall be less than 24 hours old. The Government reserves the right to adjust orders twenty-four (24) hours prior to scheduled delivery.

b. Deliveries shall be made in vehicles that are always kept in a sanitary condition.

c. Deliveries shall be made between 6:00am and 8:00am, local time, on Monday and Thursdays, as requested by the POC, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays. The Government recognized

US federal holidays are: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If the holiday falls on Sunday, it is observed on Monday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding

Friday is observed.

d. While performing under this contract all vehicles used by the contractor shall be locked and the keys removed when not in use. This is intended to protect the contractor’s property as well as the safety of patients and staff at the medical center.

e. The driver shall have an active driver’s license. Active driver’s license is required to enter the truck to the hospital premises.

f. The contractor shall use the loading dock areas designated at each facility.

g. Deliveries shall be made within the premises at the following locations:

1. VA Caribbean Healthcare System

h. The contractor shall be required to submit invoices for Nutrition and Food Service at the warehouse to the following address:

VA Caribbean Healthcare System Warehouse

#35 Jose Tony Santana Ave

Carolina, PR 00979

i. A copy of each invoice shall be handed to the Nutrition and Food Service employee receiving the bread delivery.

10.0 INSPECTION OF PLANTS:

All products furnished under the awarded contract shall be processed at plants that have been inspected by the Federal Government. Approved inspection reports of another VA Facility or other Federal

Government agency will be accepted as satisfactory evidence that the facilities/plants meet these requirements, provided that the inspection was made not more than six (6) months prior to the proposed contract period. The Contracting Officer or his/her designee reserves the right to make pre-award, onsite survey and inspection of the plant, personnel, equipment, and processes of the offeror prior to making award and conditions found will be considered in awarding the contract. Inspection(s) may also be made at any time during the life of the contract and, if it is found that the contractor is not complying with specifications, deliveries will be rejected, and the products covered by this contract will be procured in the open market. Any excess cost occasioned by this action will be charged against the contractor’s account.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any

Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the

Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at Federal

Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The

Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the

Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include—

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds

Transfer—System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other

Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by

EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act

(31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the

Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(6) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if—

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the

Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the

Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on—

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in

FAR 32.608-2 in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31

U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts;

18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety

Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

(2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software.

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments

(9) The specification.

(t) [Reserved]

(u) Unauthorized Obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-

Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the

EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the

Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (u)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(v) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of Clause)

C.2 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (MAY 2024)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

(JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing

Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or

Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91).

(3) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance

Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

(5) 52.232–40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31

U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-

78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or

Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[] (1) 52.203–6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I

(NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

[] (2) 52.203–13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

[] (3) 52.203–15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of

2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American

Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

[] (4) 52.203–17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C.