Milk, Dairy, and Ice Cream - VISN 1 FY2015

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED. This is a synopsis for commercial supplies prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code is 311511, and size standard is 500 Employees. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AND TELEPHONE REQUESTS FOR COPIES WILL NOT BE HONORED.

GENERAL: The contractor shall provide milk and dairy products to all VISN 1 Medical Centers located in CT, ME, NH, MA, RI, VT. The VA intends to award a firm, fixed price contract with economic price adjustments for the provision of milk and dairy products. This will be an IDIQ contract with a 12 month base year and one 12 month option year. Quantities will be estimated and deliveries will occur at a maximum of twice per week. The estimated inception date is August 1, 2015.

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

Delivery of Milk and Dairy Products

SCOPE OF WORK:

A. General: The scope of this requirement involves providing milk and dairy products, which conform to the specifications outlined and referenced in the RFQ, to VISN 1 Medical Centers, Food and Nutrition Service.

B. Period of Performance: The period of performance for the provision of milk and dairy products shall be a 12-month base year period from 01 August 2015 - 31 July 2016 plus one (1) 12 month option year.

RFQ PACKAGE:

Solicitation package VA2241-15-Q-0161 shall be posted on Fedbizopps on or around June 19, 2015 No solicitation packages will be mailed. Responses must be concise and be specifically directed to the requirement reference above. Those who fail to complete and submit the requirements may be considered non-responsive. LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor Fedbizopps for changes or amendments.

All inquiries must be via email, and all questions and responses will be posted to the FEDBIZOPS website as an amendment to this original announcement. Questions concerning this solicitation MUST be submitted via email to tammy.fox@va.gov