Copy of Food Purchase VA-18-00107540 VA261-18-AP-1228 previous Nicole 36C261-18-AP-0143

**NOTE: The deadline to the RFQ is extended to 9/12/18 at 4:00 PM HST due to Hurricane Lane.*** The previous solicitation number was 36C26118Q9442. This is the same solicitation but under a new RFQ number. This is a pre-solicitation notice. Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) intends to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) to result in multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) for food and subsistence products at the VA Pacific Island Healthcare System (VAPIHCS) Community Living Center (CLC) located at 110 Krukowski Road, Honolulu HI 96819.
Statement of Need:
The scope of this requirement covers all food, beverage, and subsistence needs appropriate for use at the CLC. Products may include but are not limited to:
a variety of food types (i.e. shelf stable, refrigerated, frozen, raw, precooked) including nutrient modified (reduced/low fat and sugar, reduced sodium and increased fiber/whole grains) and sustainable (organic, antibiotic free and locally sourced) foods in all product categories.
multiple product choices for each food type and grade level, allowing for various price levels.
a variety of both branded and private label products.
a variety of pack sizes; individual portion packs, small/medium multi-serve packaging and large bulk packs.
a broad inventory of supply products (paper, plastics, foil, etc), chemicals (cleaning and sanitation), and small food service equipment (scoops, ladles, tongs, can openers, pans, trays, etc.) including those that support Green environmental practices.
It is uncertain at this time the quantities required as it is dependent on the census of the CLC and the need of the Veterans.
Orders will be delivered to the loading dock at 110 Krukowski Road, Honolulu, HI 96819 on a mutually agreed date between the hours of 6:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Contractor must be a broad lined distributor of food and foodservice supplies capable of procuring a wide range of products required to meet the needs of a healthcare facility.
Interested offerors will be required to submit recent and relevant past performance and demonstrate ability for web-based electronic ordering which displays a full product catalog.
Solicitation:
The anticipated release date is August 7, 2018 with proposals due September 12, 2018. The NAICS is 311999 Food Manufacturing, size standard is 500 employees. The Product Service Code is 8940. Interested offerors should continuously check FBO (www.fbo.gov) for the solicitation. This requirement will be solicited under full and open competition.
All questions must be submitted by email to nicole.do@va.gov . No telephone questions will be accepted..