8910--Dairy

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 is seeking to procure milk products for the Fayetteville VA Medical Center through solicitation 36C24626Q0005. The procurement covers various milk products in half-pint (8 oz) sizes, including whole milk, low-fat (2%) milk, skim milk, and low-fat (1%) milk, with delivery requirements specifying twice weekly deliveries between 6:00 am and 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday. All milk products must be delivered at least 10 days before their expiration date and maintained at 38 degrees or less. The contract includes a base period from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods extending through September 30, 2030. Price is the sole evaluation factor, with the contract to be awarded to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer that does not exceed available funding. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and maintain current registration, with proposals due by July 14, 2025, at 4:00 pm EDT.

This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors. The anticipated annual quantities include 10,000 pints of whole milk, 28,000 pints of low-fat (2%) milk, 12,000 pints of skim milk, and 600 pints of low-fat (1%) milk, totaling 50,600 pints per year. The contract spans a potential five-year period with the base year plus four option years, representing a significant long-term commitment for dairy product supply. Performance will occur at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center, with the contractor responsible for maintaining the cold chain and ensuring product freshness through the specified delivery schedule. No incumbent contractor or current service provider is identified in the solicitation materials, and no specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in the available documentation.