8910--Butler Dairy Products | 592

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Network Contracting Office 4 is seeking a 5-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for dairy products to be delivered to VA Butler Health Care System in Butler, Pennsylvania. The solicitation (36C24425Q0304) requires a contractor to provide 2% milk in 5-gallon bags and half-pint containers, 1% chocolate milk in similar packaging, and cottage cheese in 5-pound tubs. Potential vendors must ensure product delivery with strict temperature control and sufficient remaining shelf life (minimum 7 days for milk, 14 days for cottage cheese). Contractors must be capable of emergency deliveries with potential 24-hour notice and provide products sourced exclusively in the United States. The solicitation requires maintaining proper pasteurization ratings and certifications, with questions due by February 14, 2024, and final offers due by February 28, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST.

The contract is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 311511, with a size standard of 1,150 employees. The period of performance spans April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2030, covering a comprehensive five-year contract period for dairy product procurement. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the contract will involve regular deliveries of dairy products to the VA Butler Health Care System. The place of performance is Butler, Pennsylvania, with the contractor responsible for maintaining consistent product quality, temperature control, and emergency responsiveness. Vendors must demonstrate the capability to meet stringent delivery requirements, including sourcing products domestically and maintaining all required food safety certifications throughout the contract duration.