8945--VASD Sandwiches

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
36C26225Q0340
Agency
Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
311991 Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing
PSC
8945 Food, Oils And Fats
Place of performance
Department of Veterans Affairs VA San Diego Healthcare System San Diego CA 92161, United States
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically the San Diego Healthcare System, is seeking freshly prepared sandwiches through a small business set-aside solicitation. The procurement will require nine sandwich varieties, including Turkey/Lettuce/Tomato wedges, Tuna Salad triangles, and Egg Salad triangles, with specific meat portion requirements and sandwich specifications. Key contract requirements include delivering sandwiches on Mondays and Wednesdays between 5:30-6:30am PST in temperature-controlled vehicles maintaining 35-41F, with the contractor's facility located within an 80-mile radius of the VA San Diego Medical Center. Potential offerors must submit questions by January 16, 2025, at 10am Pacific Time and final responses by January 20, 2025, at 10:00am Pacific Time. The solicitation will be evaluated under FAR Parts 12, 13, and 19, covering Acquisition of Commercial Items, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and Small Business Programs.

The solicitation is exclusively set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 311991 with a size standard of 700 employees. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract beginning February 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026. Substantial quantities include 11,000 Turkey/Lettuce/Tomato wedges, 4,200 Tuna Salad triangles, and 3,600 Egg Salad triangles, among other sandwich varieties. The place of performance is located at 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161. All potential contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and ensure their registration is current and valid. The contract requires all sandwiches to remain fresh for 5 days after delivery and comply with FDA food safety standards. Interested small businesses must carefully review all solicitation details and ensure they meet the specific technical and regulatory requirements outlined in the document.

Notice text

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation is set aside for Small Businesses 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: 36C26225Q0340

The Department of Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA 92161 has a requirement for Freshly Prepared Sandwiches in accordance with Statement of Work listed under section B.2. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies/services at The VA San Diego Healthcare System located in 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161. Shipping must be included in cost.

Sandwich Description

Estimated Quantity

Unit of Measure

Roast Beef, Lettuce, & Tomato wedge (on Wheat) 3 ounces or more roast beef, sliced at least 1.5 millimeters thick

50

EA

Turkey, Lettuce & Tomato wedge (on Wheat) 3 ounces or more turkey, sliced at least 1.5 millimeters thick

11,000

EA

Vegetarian Wedge (Garlic Hummus & Cucumber on Dark Wheat) 1 ounce or more vegetarian protein source

25

EA

Peanut Butter/Strawberry Jelly on Wheat Triangle

50

EA

Egg Salad on Wheat Triangle 3 ounces or more of egg salad

50

EA

Chicken Salad on Wheat Triangle 3 ounces or more of chicken salad

50

EA

Tuna Salad on Wheat Triangle 3 ounces or more tuna salad made with albacore tuna meat

4,200

EA

Chicken Salad on White Triangle 3 ounces or more of chicken salad

50

EA

Egg Salad on White Triangle 3 ounces or more of egg salad

3,600

EA

The solicitation will be in accordance with FAR Part 12, 13, and 19, Acquisition of Commercial Items, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Small Business Programs, 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 311991, Size Standard 700 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 Thursday, January 16, 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 Monday, January 20, 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 " 36C26225Q0340, VASD Sandwiches 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.

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