Attachment D - Cat IV Beverage Thickener and PreThickened Products - Descriptions.xls
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- 8940--Request for Proposal - Dietary Supplements Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 36W79725R0001
- Issued by
- Department of Veterans Affairs
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This file is an attachment (Attachment D) detailing specifications for Category IV Beverage Thickeners and Pre-Thickened Nutritional Products for the Department of Veterans Affairs National Acquisition Center. The document outlines nine specific product line items, including instant beverage thickeners in powder and gel forms, pre-thickened beverages like coffee, tea, water, milk, juice, and a frozen shake, spanning both shelf-stable and frozen product categories. Each product must meet specific IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative) viscosity levels (levels 2-4), be easily dissolved, have good taste, and be available in both bulk and individual portion packaging.
Key technical requirements include mandatory IDDSI labeling, passing syringe gravity flow tests, maintaining at least six months of product expiration dating upon delivery, and providing nutritional information. The solicitation (RFP 36W79725R0001) is for an Indefinite Delivery-Requirements type contract, anticipated to have a one-year base period with four one-year option periods. The tentative solicitation issue date is May 1, 2025, with proposals due no less than 30 days after issuance. The acquisition is designated as full and open competition under NAICS code 311999, targeting standardized dietary supplement, tube feeding, and thickener products for the VA National Acquisition Center.
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Cat IV Thkn Prods Cvr Pg FINAL
| CATEGORY IV | Beverage Thickeners and Pre-Thickened Nutrition Products |
| Item # | Items # 1-8 Shelf Stable Item # 9 Frozen |
| IV-I | Instant Beverage Thickener, Gum or Starch Based Powder, No Taste, Easily Dissolved, Bulk & Individual Portion Pack |
| IV-2 | Instant Beverage Thickener, Gum Based Gel, No Taste, Easily Dissolved, Bulk & Individual Portion Pack |
| IV-3 | Coffee 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-4 | Pre-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-5 | Pre-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-6 | Pre-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-7 | Pre-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-8 | Pre-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-9 | Pre-thickened Shake IDDSI level 3– Moderately Thick formerly known as Honey consistency, Frozen, Vanilla Flavored, Ready-to-Serve, Good Taste |
| Special Notes: | |
| 1 | Item IV-9: Moderately thick shake must thaw to a IDDSI level 3 – Moderately Thick OR level 4 – Extremely Thick formerly known as honey. All products should be packaged with IDDSI labeling. |
| 2 | All products proposed for Category IV should be packaged with IDDSI labeling and must pass the syringe gravity flow test intended to confirm the beverage flow levels measured from level 2-4. 2- Mildly Thick, 3 – Moderately Thick and 4 – Extremely Thick. |
&LRFP 36W79725R0001&CCategory IV: Beverage Thickener and PreThickened Products&RAttachment D &LAttachment D - Cat IV Beverage Thickner and Pre-Thickened Products&C &RMarch 2025 &P of &N
Cat IV Thicknd Prd Spec FINAL
| Cat IV | Beverage Thickeners and Pre-Thickened Nutritional Products | Protein | Fat | Carb | Fiber | * Special Note | ||||
| Item # | Product Description and Requirements: | CAL/ Unit | PRO g / Unit | FAT g / Unit | CHO g / Unit | FIB g / Unit | Na mg/ unit | Viscosity | Other Nutrients | |
| IV-1 | Instant Beverage Thickener, Gum or Modified Starch 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 | < 30 | 0 | 0 | < 6 | 0 | < 55 | Viscosity for level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick | NONE | |
| 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. Must mix easily without lumps and does not require blender. No taste or gritty texture. Shelf Stable | |||||||||
| Flavors: | Unflavored | |||||||||
| Pack sizes: | 10-25 # CO, 4 - 16 oz CO, level 2 -mildly thick (2 - 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 at level 2 or 3. All products proposed should be packaged with IDDSI labeling. Product expiration dating remaining at time of delivery to the Government shall be at least six months | |||||||||
| Required Nutrition Information: | Quantity: 3 - containers of each flavor. 15 - Complete sets of Nutritional information for all products. All samples must be in actual packaging being offered with nutrition label. Mark each sample with line number IV -1. | |||||||||
| IV-2 | Instant 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 Thick | <30 | 0 | 0 | < 4 | < 2 | < 55 | Viscosity for level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick | NONE | |
| 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 at level 2 or 3. All products proposed should be packaged with IDDSI labeling. Product expiration dating remaining at time of delivery to the Government shall be at least six months | |||||||||
| Required Nutrition Information: | Quantity: 3 - containers of each flavor. 15 - Complete sets of Nutritional information for all products. All samples must be in actual packaging being offered with nutrition label. Mark each sample with line number IV -2. | |||||||||
| IV-3 | Coffee 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 | < 50 | 0 | 0 | < 15 | <2 | < 50 | Viscosity for level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick | NONE | |
| 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 at level 2 or 3. All products proposed should be packaged with IDDSI labeling. Product expiration dating remaining at time of delivery to the Government shall be at least six months | |||||||||
| Required Nutrition Information: | Quantity: 3 - containers of each flavor. 15 - Complete sets of Nutritional information for all products. All samples must be in actual packaging being offered with nutrition label. Mark each sample with line number IV -3. | |||||||||
| IV-4 | Pre-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 | <70 | 0 | 0 | < 20 | 0 | < 55 | Viscosity for level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick | NONE | |
| 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 at level 2 or 3. All products proposed must be packaged with IDDSI labeling. Product expiration dating remaining at time of delivery to the Government shall be at least six months. | |||||||||
| Required Nutrition Information: | Quantity: 3 - containers of each flavor. 15 - Complete sets of Nutritional information for all products. All samples must be in actual packaging being offered with nutrition label. Mark each sample with line number IV -4. | |||||||||
| IV-5 | Pre-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 | < 40 | 0 | 0 | < 13 | < 5 | < 75 | Viscosity for level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick | NONE | |
| 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 at level 2 or 3. All products proposed should be packaged with IDDSI labeling. Product expiration dating remaining at time of delivery to the Government shall be at least six months | |||||||||
| Required Nutrition Information: | Quantity: 3 - containers of each flavor. 15 - Complete sets of Nutritional information for all products. All samples must be in actual packaging being offered with nutrition label. Mark each sample with line number IV -5. | |||||||||
| IV-6 | Pre-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 | < 40 | 0 | 0 | < 13 | < 5 | < 75 | Viscosity for level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick | NONE | |
| 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 at level 2 or 3. All products proposed should be packaged with IDDSI labeling. Product expiration dating remaining at time of delivery to the Government shall be at least six months | |||||||||
| Required Nutrition Information: | Quantity: 3 - containers of each flavor. 15 - Complete sets of Nutritional information for all products. All samples must be in actual packaging being offered with nutrition label. Mark each sample with line number IV -6. | |||||||||
| IV-7 | Pre-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 size | 170 - 190 | 7 - 9 | 4 - 6 | 19- 40 | 0-3 | 160 - 180 | Viscosity for level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick | Vit 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 at level 2 or 3 All products proposed must be packaged with IDDSI labeling. Product expiration dating remaining at time of delivery to the Government shall be at least six months | |||||||||
| Required Nutrition Information: | Quantity: 3 - containers of each flavor. 15 - Complete sets of Nutritional information for all products. All samples must be in actual packaging being offered with nutrition label. Mark each sample with line number IV -7. | |||||||||
| IV-8 | Pre-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. | < 110 | 0-2 | 0 | <50 | 0-3 | < 80 | Viscosity for level 2- Mildly Thick or level 3 – Moderately Thick | Vit 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 at level 2 or 3. All products proposed should be packaged with IDDSI labeling. Product expiration dating remaining at time of delivery to the Government shall be at least six months | |||||||||
| Required Nutrition Information: | Quantity: 3 - containers of each flavor. 15 - Complete sets of Nutritional information for all products. All samples must be in actual packaging being offered with nutrition label. Mark each sample with line number IV -8. | |||||||||
| IV-9 | Pre-thickened Shake level 3 – Moderately Thick Consistency, Frozen, Vanilla Flavored, Ready-to-Use, Good Taste | |||||||||
| Required Nutrients: | For 4 or 6 oz portion size | 180-300 | 6 - 10 | 4 - 11 | 20 - 50 | 0 | 60 - 200 | Viscosity for level 3 – Moderately Thick | NONE | |
| 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 at level 3. All products proposed should be packaged with IDDSI labeling. Product expiration dating remaining at time of delivery to the Government shall be at least six months | |||||||||
| Required Nutrition Information: | Quantity: 3 - containers of each flavor. 15 - Complete sets of Nutritional information for all products. All samples must be in actual packaging being offered with nutrition label. Mark each sample with line number IV -9. |
&LRFP 36W79725R0001&CCategory IV: Beverage Thickener and PreThickened Products&RAttachment D &LAttachment D- Category IV: Beverage Thickener and PreThickened Products&RMarch 2025 &P of &N
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