8915--VASD Fresh Produce Base Plus 4 OY

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 is seeking quotes for fresh produce delivery services to supply the VA San Diego Healthcare System with 50 line items including bananas, vegetables, fruits, herbs, and specialty prepared items such as coleslaw and spring mix. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for an Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded on a brand name or equal basis to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer. Key requirements include compliance with federal food safety regulations, maintenance of a minimum five-day shelf life for prepared items, delivery in enclosed, pre-cooled vehicles at appropriate temperatures (40°F for chilled products, 41°F or below for dairy), proper labeling with open code dates, and electronic invoice submission upon delivery. Offerors must provide clear and compelling evidence of their ability to meet all solicitation requirements and be authorized dealers, distributors, or resellers with documentation dated within 90 days of the quote deadline. All quotes must be received electronically in PDF format by May 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time, submitted to Sam.Choo@va.gov, with award determinations made in accordance with FAR 52.212-1 and FAR 52.212-2.

This solicitation is a Total Small Business set-aside open to the general market with no specific incumbent identified. The contract will run for a base year from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods extending through April 30, 2031. The contract includes an Economic Price Adjustment clause based on the Consumer Price Index for Food at Home, with annual adjustments capped at +8 percent and floored at -3 percent. Deliveries must be made to the VA San Diego Healthcare System, Building 1, Nutrition & Food Service, located at 3350 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92161, between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM, Monday through Saturday, excluding federal holidays. The contract is subject to Buy American requirements, small business subcontracting limitations, and various federal compliance clauses including service-disabled veteran-owned small business considerations, security prohibitions, and trafficking prevention requirements. Specific annual quantity estimates are provided for each of the 50 fresh produce line items to guide offeror planning and pricing.