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This document outlines specifications for a solicitation seeking proposals for Category IV Beverage Thickeners and Pre-Thickened Nutrition Products. The solicitation will request shelf-stable and frozen thickened beverages and nutrition products in various forms, including instant powders, ready-to-serve portions, and bulk containers. Products must be packaged and labeled according to the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative guidelines and viscosity levels. Responses are due on or about May 27, 2020. The National Acquisition Center intends to award an indefinite delivery requirements contract for one base year and four option years to the lowest priced technically acceptable offerors.

Key products specified include instant and gum-based beverage thickeners, pre-thickened coffees, teas, juices, waters, milk, and a frozen thickened shake. Individual portion packs as well as bulk containers are required for various thickening levels. Complete nutrition information is requested for all items. The solicitation seeks to standardize suppliers for these dietary and dysphagia-appropriate products for Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities.

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Cat IV Thkn Prods Cvr Pg FINAL

CATEGORY IVBeverage Thickeners and Pre-Thickened Nutrition Products
Item #Items # 1-10Shelf Stable Item # 11 Frozen
IV-1Instant Beverage Thickener, Modified Starch Powder, No Taste, Easily Dissolved, Bulk & Individual Portion Pack
IV-2Instant Beverage Thickener, Gum-Based Powder, No Taste, Easily Dissolved, Bulk & Individual Portion Pack
IV-3Instant Beverage Thickener, Gum Based Gel, No Taste, Easily Dissolved, Bulk & Individual Portion Pack
IV-4Coffee Instant Beverage Thickened Powder (easily dissolved), Individual Portion Pack for IDDSI levels 2- Mildly Thick and 3– Moderately Thick formerly known as Nectar and Honey consistencies. Good Taste
IV-5Pre thickened Coffee, Ready-to-serve, Individual and/or Bulk Portion Pack for IDDSI levels 2- Mildly Thick and 3– Moderately Thick formerly known as Nectar and Honey consistencies. Good Taste
IV-6Pre-thickened Tea, Ready-to-Serve, Bulk and/ or Individual Portion Pack, IDDSI levels 2- Mildly Thick and 3– Moderately Thick formerly known as Nectar and Honey consistencies. Good taste
IV-7Tea Instant Beverage Thickened Powder, Easily Dissolved, Individual Portion Pack, IDDSI level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick, Good Taste
IV-8Pre-thickened Water, Ready-to-Serve, Bulk and Individual Portion Pack, IDDSI levels 2- Mildly Thick and 3– Moderately Thick formerly known as Nectar and Honey consistencies. Good Water Taste
IV-9Pre-thickened Water, Lemon Flavored, Ready-to-Use, Bulk and Individual Portion Pack, IDDSI level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick, Good Water Taste
IV-10Pre-thickened 2 % Milk (Dairy/Drink), Ready-to-Serve, Bulk and Individual Portion Pack, IDDSI levels 2- Mildly Thick and 3– Moderately Thick formerly known as Nectar and Honey consistencies. Good Milk Taste, minimum natural milk flavor
IV-11Pre-thickened Juice, Ready-to-Serve, Bulk and Individual Portion Pack, IDDSI levels 2- Mildly Thick and 3– Moderately Thick formerly known as Nectar and Honey consistencies. Good Taste
FROZEN PRODUCT
IV-12Pre-thickened IDDSI level 3– Moderately Thick formerly known as Honey consistency, Shake, Frozen, Vanilla Flavored, Ready-to-Serve, Good Taste
Special Notes:
1All except item # IV-12 are shelf stable, Thickened Shake is frozen. Product.
2All products proposed for Category IV must be packaged with IDDSI labeling and must pass the syringe gravity flow test intended to confirm the beverage flow levels measured from 0 –4. 0-Thin, 1- Slightly Thick, 2- Mildly Thick, 3 – Moderately Thick and 4 – Extremely Thick.

&LRFP 36E79720R0029&CCategory IV: Beverage Thickener and PreThickened Products&RAttachment D &L&F&C &RMarch 2020 &P of &N

Cat IV Thicknd Prd Spec FINAL

Cat IVBeverage Thickeners and Pre-Thickened Nutritional ProductsProteinFatCarbFiber* Special Note
Item #Product Description and Requirements:CAL/ UnitPRO g / UnitFAT g / UnitCHO g / UnitFIB g / UnitNa mg/ unitViscosity for level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately ThickOther Nutrients
IV-1Instant Beverage Thickener, Modified Starch Powder, No Taste, Easily Dissolved, Bulk & Individual Portion Packs
Required Nutrients:Per single serve packet to thicken 4 oz liquid to level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick< 3000< 60< 35Viscosity for level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately ThickNONE
Specifications:Must provide all four pack sizes. Individual packets must thicken 4 oz beverage to level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick consistency. 8-16 oz containers must have measured scoop. Must mix easily without lumps and does not require blender. No taste or gritty texture. Shelf Stable
Flavors:Unflavored
Pack sizes:10-25 # CO, 8 - 16 oz CO, level 2 -mildly thick (4 - 7 g) pkt & level 3 moderately thick (5 - 8 g) pkt
Packaging:Commercial packaging and must be packaged with IDDSI labeling required. Each container or packet must be marked with "Use By" or production date. Bulk product must be in resealable 10-25# CO and resealable (plastic lid for can acceptable) 8-16 oz CO w/calibrated scoop. Separate individually sealed packets must be measured and labeled for level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick .
* Special Note:Viscosity: Must pass the IDDSI syringe gravity flow test intended to confirm the beverage flow levels measured from 0 – 4. All products proposed must be packaged with IDDSI labeling.
Required Nutrition Information:1 - Complete set of Nutritional information for all products. Mark the document with line number IV-1.
IV-2Instant Beverage Thickener, Gum - Based Powder, No Taste, Easily Dissolved, Bulk & Individual Portion Packs
Required Nutrients:Per single serve packet to thicken 4 oz liquid to level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick< 3000< 60< 35Viscosity for level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately ThickGum- Based
Specifications:Must provide all four pack sizes. Individual packets must thicken 4 oz beverage to level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick consistency. 8-16 oz containers must have measured scoop.Must mix easily without lumps and does not require blender. No taste or gritty texture. Shelf Stable
Flavors:Unflavored
Pack sizes:10-25 # CO, 8 - 16 oz CO, level 2 -mildly thick (4 - 7 g) pkt & level 3 moderately thick (5 - 8 g) pkt
Packaging:Commercial packaging and label required. Each container or packet must be marked with "Use By" or production date. Bulk product must be in resealable 10-25# CO and resealable (plastic lid for can acceptable) 8-16 oz CO w/calibrated scoop. Separate individually sealed packets must be measured and labeled with IDDSI levels 2- Mildly Thick and 3– Moderately Thick formerly known as Nectar and Honey consistencies.
* Special Note:Viscosity: Must pass the IDDSI syringe gravity flow test intended to confirm the beverage flow levels measured from 0 – 4. All products proposed must be packaged with IDDSI labeling.
Required Nutrition Information:1 - Complete set of Nutritional information for all products. Mark the document with line number IV-2.
IV-3Instant Beverage Thickener, Gum Based Gel, Easily Dissolved, Bulk & Individual Portion Packs
Required Nutrients:Per single serve packet to thicken 4 oz liquid to level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick0-500< 2< 1.5< 20Viscosity for level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately ThickNONE
Specifications:Must provide separate individual packets that thicken 4 oz beverage to honey or nectar consistency and provide a bulk container with dispensing pump that provides measured doses of thickener for either level 2- Mildly Thick, level 3 – Moderately Thick or level 4 - Extremely Thick. Easily mixed with no taste or gritty texture. Shelf Stable
Flavors:Unflavored
Pack sizes:5-20g Ind Pkt for 4 oz thickening, 40-100 g pkt for 32 oz thickening , and/or 50 oz measured dispensing container
Packaging:Commercial packaging and must be packaged with IDDSI labeling required. Each container or packet must be marked with "Use By" or production date. Bulk product must be in a measured dispensing container Separate individually sealed packets must be measured and labeled for level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick .
* Special Note:Viscosity: Must pass the IDDSI syringe gravity flow test intended to confirm the beverage flow levels measured from 0 – 4. All products proposed must be packaged with IDDSI labeling.
Required Nutrition Information:1 - Complete set of Nutritional information for all products. Mark the document with line number IV-3.
IV-4Coffee Instant Beverage Thickened Powder (easily dissolved), Individual Portion Pack for Honey and Nectar Consistencies. Good Taste
Required Nutrients:Per single serve packet to thicken 6 oz liquid to level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick< 5000< 150< 40Viscosity for level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately ThickNONE
Specifications:Must be separate individual powder packets (that mix easily w/o lumps) measured to thicken 6 oz water to for IDDSI levels 2- Mildly Thick and 3– Moderately Thick formerly known as Nectar and Honey consistencies. Must have good coffee taste. Shelf Stable
Flavors:Coffee Reg and/or Decaf
Pack sizes:5 - 13 g pkt
Packaging:Commercial packaging and must be packaged with IDDSI labeling required. Each container or packet must be marked with "Use By" or production date. Separate individually sealed packets must be measured and labeled for level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick .
* Special Note:Viscosity: Must pass the IDDSI syringe gravity flow test intended to confirm the beverage flow levels measured from 0 – 4. All products proposed must be packaged with IDDSI labeling.
Required Nutrition Information:1 - Complete set of Nutritional information for all products. Mark the document with line number IV-4.
IV-5Pre thickened Coffee, Ready-to-serve, Individual and/or Bulk Portion Pack for IDDSI level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick . Good Taste
Required Nutrients:For 4 oz thickened portion size< 5000< 150-2< 40Viscosity for level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately ThickNONE
Specifications:Must be individual 8 oz cup thickened liquid coffee and 32- 64 oz resealable brik or bottle if available in both nectar and honey consistency. Must have good coffee taste. Shelf Stable
Flavors:Coffee Reg and/or Decaf
Pack sizes:4 - 8 oz cup and 32- 64 oz pourable brik or bottle, if available.
Packaging:Commercial packaging and must be packaged with IDDSI labeling required. Each container or packet must be marked with "Use By" or production date. Separate individually sealed packets must be measured and labeled for level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick . Individually sealed pre-thickened cup or pourable brik pack and bulk packaging of pourable and resealable brik pack or bottle if available.
* Special Note:Viscosity: Must pass the IDDSI syringe gravity flow test intended to confirm the beverage flow levels measured from 0 – 4. All products proposed must be packaged with IDDSI labeling.
Required Nutrition Information:1 - Complete set of Nutritional information for all products. Mark the document with line number IV-5.
IV-6Pre-thickened Tea, Ready-to-Serve, Bulk and/ or Individual Portion Pack, IDDSI level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick, Good taste
Required Nutrients:For 4oz thickened portion size<7000< 200< 35Viscosity for level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately ThickNONE
Specifications:Must be individual 4 oz cup thickened liquid tea and 46-48 oz resealable brik or bottle if available in both IDDSI level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick. Good Tea taste. Shelf Stable
Flavors:Tea
Pack sizes:4 - 8oz cup and 46-48 oz pourable brik or bottle if available
Packaging:Commercial packaging and must be packaged with IDDSI labeling required. Each container or packet must be marked with "Use By" or production date. Separate individually sealed packets must be measured and labeled for level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick . Individually sealed pre-thickened cup or pourable brik pack and bulk packaging of pourable and resealable brik pack or bottle if available.
* Special Note:Viscosity: Must pass the IDDSI syringe gravity flow test intended to confirm the beverage flow levels measured from 0 – 4. All products proposed must be packaged with IDDSI labeling.
Required Nutrition Information:1 - Complete set of Nutritional information for all products. Mark the document with line number IV-6
IV-7Tea Instant Beverage Thickened Powder, Easily Dissolved, Individual Portion Pack, IDDSI level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick, Good Taste
Required Nutrients:Per single serve packet to thicken 6 oz liquid to level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick< 7000< 200< 35Viscosity for level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately ThickNONE
Specifications:Must be individual packets of dry mix to thicken 6 oz water to IDDSI level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick. Powder must mix easily without lumps. Good Tea taste. Shelf Stable
Flavors:Tea
Pack sizes:5 - 13 g pkt
Packaging:Commercial packaging and must be packaged with IDDSI labeling required. Each container or packet must be marked with "Use By" or production date. Separate individually sealed packets must be measured and labeled for level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick .
* Special Note:Viscosity: Must pass the IDDSI syringe gravity flow test intended to confirm the beverage flow levels measured from 0 – 4. All products proposed must be packaged with IDDSI labeling.
Required Nutrition Information:1 - Complete set of Nutritional information for all products. Mark the document with line number IV-7.
IV-8Pre-thickened Water, Ready-to-Use, Bulk and Individual Portion Pack, IDDSI level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick, Good Water Taste
Required Nutrients:For 4 oz portion size< 4000< 13< 5< 75Viscosity for level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately ThickNONE
Specifications:Must provide pre-thickened water in individual IDDSI level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick portions and bulk container if available. Good water taste. Shelf - Stable
Flavors:Plain Water - No Flavoring
Pack sizes:4 - 8 oz cup or pourable brik pack and 32 - 64 oz co if available
Packaging:Commercial packaging and must be packaged with IDDSI labeling required. Each container or packet must be marked with "Use By" or production date. Separate individually sealed packets must be measured and labeled for level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick . Individually sealed pre-thickened cup or pourable brik pack and bulk packaging of pourable and resealable brik pack or bottle if available.
* Special Note:Viscosity: Must pass the IDDSI syringe gravity flow test intended to confirm the beverage flow levels measured from 0 – 4. All products proposed must be packaged with IDDSI labeling.
Required Nutrition Information:1 - Complete set of Nutritional information for all products. Mark the document with line number IV-8.
IV-9Pre-thickened Water, Lemon Flavored, Ready-to-Use, Bulk and Individual Portion Pack, IDDSI level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick, Good Water Taste
Required Nutrients:For 4 oz portion size< 4000< 13< 5< 75Viscosity for level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately ThickNONE
Specifications:Must provide pre-thickened water in individual IDDSI level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick portions and bulk container if available. Good water taste. Shelf - Stable
Flavors:Water with lemon flavoring
Pack sizes:4 - 8 oz cup or pourable brik pack and 32 - 64 oz co if available
Packaging:Commercial packaging and must be packaged with IDDSI labeling required. Each container or packet must be marked with "Use By" or production date. Separate individually sealed packets must be measured and labeled for level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick . Individually sealed pre-thickened cup or pourable brik pack and bulk packaging of pourable and resealable brik pack or bottle if available.
* Special Note:Viscosity: Must pass the IDDSI syringe gravity flow test intended to confirm the beverage flow levels measured from 0 – 4. All products proposed must be packaged with IDDSI labeling.
Required Nutrition Information:1 - Complete set of Nutritional information for all products. Mark the document with line number IV-9.
IV-10Pre-thickened 2 % Milk (Dairy/Drink), Ready-to-Use, Bulk and Individual Portion Pack, IDDSI level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick, Good Milk Taste
Required Nutrients:For 8 oz portion size170 - 1907 - 94 - 619- 400-3160 - 180Viscosity for level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately ThickVit A > 400 IU; Vit D > 100 IU Ca > 250 mg
Specifications:Must be thickened 2 % Milk base, with good tasting natural flavor and if available mild (vanilla) flavored thickened milk drink in both IDDSI level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick consistencies. Must be 8 oz container and if available resealable bulk 32 oz container. Shelf-Stable
Flavors:Natural Milk and Mild Vanilla Flavored if available.
Pack sizes:8 oz pourable brik pack & if available 32 oz pourable, resealable brik pack
Packaging:Commercial packaging and must be packaged with IDDSI labeling required. Each container or packet must be marked with "Use By" or production date. Separate individually sealed packets must be measured and labeled for level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick . Individually sealed pre-thickened cup or pourable brik pack and bulk packaging of pourable and resealable brik pack or bottle if available.
* Special Note:Viscosity: Must pass the IDDSI syringe gravity flow test intended to confirm the beverage flow levels measured from 0 – 4. All products proposed must be packaged with IDDSI labeling.
Required Nutrition Information:1 - Complete set of Nutritional information for all products. Mark the document with line number IV-10.
IV-11Pre-thickened Juice, Ready-to-Use, Bulk and Individual Portion Pack, IDDSI level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick, Good Taste
Required Nutrients:For 4 oz portion size.< 1100-20<500-3< 80Viscosity for level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately ThickVit C > 60 mg / 4 oz svg
Specifications:Must be thickened juice in individual 4 oz IDDSI level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick portions and bulk 32-64 oz container in both IDDSI level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick consistencies. Good taste consistent with flavor. Shelf - Stable
Flavors:Minimum of 3: Must include 100% Apple and Orange Juice & Other Flavors as available
Pack sizes:4 oz cup or pourable brik pack and 32 - 64 oz resealable, pourable brik pack or plastic bottle.
Packaging:Commercial packaging and must be packaged with IDDSI labeling required. Each container or packet must be marked with "Use By" or production date. Separate individually sealed packets must be measured and labeled for level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick . Individually sealed pre-thickened cup or pourable brik pack and bulk packaging of pourable and resealable brik pack or bottle if available.
* Special Note:Viscosity: Must pass the IDDSI syringe gravity flow test intended to confirm the beverage flow levels measured from 0 – 4. All products proposed must be packaged with IDDSI labeling.
Required Nutrition Information:1 - Complete set of Nutritional information for all products. Mark the document with line number IV-11.
IV-12Pre-thickened level 3 – Moderately Thick Consistency Shake, Frozen, Vanilla Flavored, Ready-to-Use, Good Taste
Required Nutrients:For 4 or 6 oz portion size180-3006 - 104 - 1120 - 50060 - 200Viscosity for level 3 – Moderately ThickNONE
Specifications:Must be 4 or 6 oz frozen shake thickened to IDDSI level 3 – Moderately Thick. Good tasting and thaw to ready to use.
Flavors:Vanilla & Other Flavors as available
Pack sizes:4 or 6 oz carton
Packaging:Commercial packaging and must be packaged with IDDSI labeling required. Each container or packet must be marked with "Use By" or production date. Separate individually sealed cartons must be measured and labeled for level 3 – Moderately Thick . Must be 4 or 6 oz carton sealed for frozen product.
* Special Note:Viscosity: Must pass the IDDSI syringe gravity flow test intended to confirm the beverage flow levels measured from 0 – 4. All products proposed must be packaged with IDDSI labeling.
Required Nutrition Information:1 - Complete set of Nutritional information for all products. Mark the document with line number IV-12.

&LRFP 36E79720R0029&CCategory IV: Beverage Thickener and PreThickened Products&RAttachment D &L&F&RMay 2020

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