8910-- Erie VA Medical Center Dairy | 562

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 (VA VHA VISN4) is seeking a dairy supply contract for the Erie VA Medical Center through a 5-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) procurement. This pre-solicitation notice indicates the government will be acquiring dairy products and related food services, specifically targeting fluid milk manufacturing under NAICS code 311511. The opportunity is currently in the pre-solicitation phase, with potential vendors expected to prepare for a competitive solicitation process that will likely evaluate vendors based on quality, price, delivery capabilities, and compliance with VA nutritional and supply requirements. The pre-solicitation was posted on March 5, 2025, with a response deadline of March 28, 2025, signaling an imminent formal solicitation release. Interested suppliers should carefully review the attached government file (36C24425Q0403_1.docx) for comprehensive procurement details and prepare their capability statements accordingly.

The contract is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, which means only small businesses meeting specific size standards for the Fluid Milk Manufacturing sector can compete for this opportunity. While specific award values are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the 5-year IDIQ structure suggests potential for substantial recurring revenue for the selected vendor. The procurement appears focused on the PSC category 8910 for Dairy Foods and Eggs, indicating a comprehensive dairy product supply requirement for the Erie VA Medical Center. The IDIQ contract model suggests the VA anticipates variable but consistent dairy product needs over the contract period, potentially allowing for flexible ordering and pricing mechanisms. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate robust dairy production capabilities, consistent supply chain management, and the ability to meet potentially stringent VA nutritional and quality standards for institutional food service.