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This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice and Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Small Business Set-Aside Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for dairy products. The solicitation number is 36C26226Q0455, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 22. The contracting office is located at the Network Contracting Office 22, 4811 Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 600, Long Beach, California 90815, with point of contact Contract Specialist Sam Choo (sam.choo@va.gov). The place of performance is the VA New Mexico Healthcare System, Nutrition and Food Service, 1501 San Pedro SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108-5153. The contract is structured as a Base plus 4 option years arrangement, with a product service code of 8910 and NAICS code 311511.

All quotes must be received by Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time in Los Angeles. The solicitation requires a brand name or equal specification for milk and dairy products in accordance with sections B.2 and B.3 of the RFQ. Offerors must demonstrate clear and compelling evidence to meet all requirements and should refer to the attached detailed solicitation document (S02 - 36C26226Q0455) for comprehensive instructions. Award will be made in accordance with FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services). This is an open market competition set-aside for small businesses.