8910-- Erie VA Medical Center Dairy | 562

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 is seeking a 5-year Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for dairy products to be delivered to the Erie VA Medical Center in Erie, PA. The solicitation (36C24425Q0403) requires a contractor to provide various dairy items including 2% milk, 1% chocolate milk, skim milk, cottage cheese, Lactaid, sour cream, and egg nog in different container sizes. Contractors must maintain proper temperature control during delivery and have tracking systems on refrigerated trucks. Vendors must provide certification of a pasteurized milk rating of 90% or higher, along with documentation of cattle tuberculin testing and employee health screenings. Critical dates for this opportunity include March 14, 2025, as the deadline for submitting questions, with final quotes due by March 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM EDT.

The solicitation is classified under NAICS code 311511 (Fluid Milk Manufacturing) and is a 100% small business set-aside with a size standard of 1,150 employees. The intended contract award date is April 11, 2025, with a contract expiration date of April 10, 2030. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the contract will cover dairy product procurement for the Erie VA Medical Center over the five-year period. The place of performance is the Erie VA Medical Center located in Erie, Pennsylvania. Potential bidders must meet specific qualifications, including having the capability to consistently supply high-quality dairy products, maintain proper refrigeration, and provide necessary health and safety certifications for their products and personnel.