8710--Research Grade Food and Bedding in support of VA Portland Healthcare System, Veterinary Medical Unit (VMU)

Veterans Integrated Service Network 5, Health Service Area 5.1 (VA Portland Healthcare System) seeks to establish a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement for research-grade animal food and bedding supporting its Veterinary Medical Unit, with proposals due October 7 and questions due September 29.

This is a brand-name requirement procurement under FAR 12.212 for commercial products, firm-fixed price. The NAICS code is 311119 (Other Animal Food Manufacturing) with a 650-employee size standard; the PSC is 8710. Place of performance is VA Portland Healthcare System, 3710 SW U.S. Veterans Hospital Road, Portland, Oregon 97239-2964, with potential expansion to other VMUs within VISN 5/HSA 5.1 upon written agreement.

The contract period runs January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2031 (base year 2027 plus four optional one-year ordering periods 2028–2031). The Price Cost Schedule specifies 14 CLINs covering branded products from ClearH20, Lab Diet, Anderson, Northeastern, Healthy Pet, and Grainland, including specialized animal housing, irradiated bedding, irradiated feed formulas, and hydration products. Estimated annual quantity is 52 units per line item; all quantities are estimated and not guaranteed. Individual order limit is $115,000 per order with no ceiling on total agreement value. Obligations are funded at the task order level.

Vendors must be original equipment manufacturers, authorized dealers, authorized distributors, or authorized resellers, verified by authorization letters at time of offer. Routine orders require delivery within seven days; emergency orders within one day. All items must be irradiated with no substitutions permitted. The contractor must provide pallets for delivery and handle removal of contaminated animal waste during natural disasters, including helicopter delivery if roadways are impassable. Price adjustments are permitted with 24-hour notice for voluntary reductions or written notification for increases; adjustments do not affect previously issued task orders.

Award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government based on evaluation factors in Section E of the RFQ. Amendment 0002 (posted September 30) clarifies delivery timelines and disaster contingency procedures. Responses must be emailed to Jennifer Robles at jennifer.robles1@va.gov. This is an unrestricted solicitation.