8920--Multi-Station Bread IDIQ (VA GLA, LB, SD, LL)

The amendment 0001 against Solicitation/RFQ 36C26225Q0572 is issued

i. To highlight: This requirement is a small business set aside and is subject to the Non-manufacture Rule (NMR) in accordance with FAR 19.505 and FAR 52.219-33. If the offeror is not the direct manufacturer of the bread, they must disclose their subcontractor and provide details how they will comply with NMR.

ii. To extend the offer due date FROM 3/13/2025 10am PT TO 3/14/2025 10am PT.

All other terms and conditions remain in full force and effect.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation is set aside for Small Business for commercial supplies prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for quotes under solicitation number: 36C26225Q0572

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 22 is looking for a contractor capable of providing fresh breads in accordance with section B.2 Statement of Work under this solicitation. This is to set up a base plus option four years single award Firm Fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for fresh bread types for multi-stations. Delivery term shall be FOB Destination, shipping must be included in each unit cost.

Participating VA Medical Centers

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (691)

11301 Wilshire Boulevard,

Los Angeles, CA 90073-1003

VA Long Beach Healthcare System (600)

5901 East 7th Stret,

Long Beach, CA 90822-5201

VA San Diego Healthcare System (664)

3350 La Jolla Village Drive,

San Diego, CA 92161-0001

VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (605)

11201 Benton Street,

Loma Linda, CA 92357-1000

Period of Performance

Base: 5/1/2025 4/30/2026

Option Year 1: 5/1/2026 4/30/2027

Option Year 2: 5/1/2027 4/30/2028

Option Year 3: 5/1/2028 4/30/2029

Option Year 4: 5/1/2029 4/30/2030

Deliverables

Quantities are estimated only. Quantities are estimated for a year performance. Estimated quantities shall remain the same throughout all base plus option four years:

Description

Estimated Quantity

Amish Bun, Plain Hamburger Bun 6PK

6,000

Amish Pain de Mie, Sliced 3/4", 21 slices per loaf

100

Bread, Wheat (Prairie), 1/2" sliced, 21 slices per loaf

1,927

Bread, White (Amish), 1/2" sliced, 21 slices per loaf

1,868

Bread, White (Amish), 1/2" sliced, 30 slices per loaf

500

Bread, White (Amish), 3/4" sliced, 13 slices per loaf

1

Brioche Buns 6PK

1,290

Brioche Loaf, 3/4" sliced, 21 slices per loaf

400

Brioche slider 12ct

720

Cheese Dinner Roll 12 ct.

810

Ciabatta Roll, Par-Baked Box-96ct

145

Country French Roll, Par-Baked Box-96ct

123

French Dinner Roll 12ct

5,500

French Roll, Par-Baked Box-96ct

133

Garlic Dinner Roll 12 ct.

450

Hot Dog Bun 12PK

2,050

Lobster Roll 30ct

144

Malted Brown Dinner Roll 12 ct.

450

Malted Brown Roll, Par-Baked Box-96ct

83

Onion bun 6PK

720

Prairie Loaf, Sliced (WW), 1/2" sliced, 21 slices

1,400

Pretzel Dinner Roll (12ct)

3,560

Roasted Garlic Dinner Roll, Par Baked Box-96 ct

149

Rosemary Sage Dinner Roll 12ct

360

Sourdough Dinner Roll 12 ct.

450

The quantities cited above chart are estimated quantities for base and all option periods; quantities are not a contractual statement of precise quantities that the Government will order. The quantities given are estimated only, and no guarantee of their accuracy is either given or implied. The Government will only pay for quantities that are actually ordered and for which the services are fulfilled.

Contractor may offer alternate pack sizes; however, the estimated quantities shall be adjusted accordingly.

The solicitation will be in accordance with FAR Part 12, 13, and 19, Acquisition of Commercial Items, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Small Business Programs, FAR subpart 16.5 Indefinite-Delivery Contracts, and Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulations as supplemented with additional information in this notice. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 311812, Size Standard 1,000 Employees. The Contractor shall adhere to all federal and state laws and regulations in effect during the term of this contract. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract. The Contract begins on the date of award.

Key solicitation milestones are: Submit any questions regarding this procurement via email to Hestia.Sim@va.gov no later than 10am Pacific Local Time Friday, March 7, 2025. No questions will be answered after this date/time unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as determined by the Contracting Officer. Telephonic questions will not be accepted or returned. RFI responses will be responded to as necessary in amendment format which will be posted to contract opportunities at http://SAM.gov.

Due to time constraints, responses to the solicitation shall be due on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 10:00 Pacific Time. Offerors are advised that it is your responsibility to review and monitor the website frequently to ensure you have the most up to date information, including amendments. Correspondence or questions may be directed to Hestia Sim, Contracting Specialist at Hestia.Sim@va.gov with " 36C26225Q0572, Multi-Station Bread IDIQ (VA GLA, LB, SD, LL) in the subject line within 48 hours of release of this notice. Telephone inquiries will not be honored. Inquiries after the allotted period may not be responded to due to the time constraints of the procurement. All offerors must be registered in www.sam.gov to do business with the Government. Ensure your registration is correct, current and has not expired.