Statement of Work for Produce for Memphis VA Medical Center.doc

Statement of Work for Produce for Memphis VA Medical Center

1. Overview: The contractor shall provide fresh fruits and vegetables products to the VA Medical Center (hereafter referred to as the VA) located at 1030 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104- 2127. The VA intends to award a firm, fixed price with an equitable price adjustment contract for the provision of fresh fruits and vegetables products. The quantities listed in the attached Pricing Schedule are estimated requirements for Nutrition & Food Services. The contractor shall be a United States (US) Vendor and a US citizen.

2. SCOPE OF WORK:

A. General: The scope of this requirement involves providing fruits and vegetables products, which conform to the specifications outlined and referenced herein to the VA’s Nutrition & Food Services. Both of these services are located at the VA at 1030 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104. Orders will be called in on an as needed basis.

B. Quantities: The quantities listed in the attached Pricing List represent the estimated quantities that will be ordered over the next 11 months. The actual quantity ordered may vary from this estimate but shall not exceed the total estimated quantity for the 11 months.

C. Packaging: All items that come in bag (singular or within a box) must have an expiration date stamped on each bag.

D. Fresh Fruit or Vegetables upon delivery should have an expiration date of at least seven days out.

E. Period of Performance: The period of performance for the provision of fruits and vegetables products shall be a base period from December 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023 + 1 optional year from October 1,2023, though September 30, 2024.

F. The following items shall be delivered to the VA Medical Center, 1030 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104-2127. Deliveries must be made FOB Destination Monday through Friday between 7am-10am excluding national holidays. Requirements are for 12-1-2022 through 9-30-2024.