S203--NFS Bread Contract (VA-25-00056014)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 is seeking a fresh bread delivery contract for the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center. The solicitation (36C24825Q0468) requires a vendor to provide various bread products including Dinner Rolls, Kaiser Rolls, Protano White and Whole Wheat Loaves, and Mini Plain Bagels to be delivered six days per week. Key contract requirements include bread being less than 24 hours old upon delivery, not previously frozen, and packaged according to commercial practices. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and VetCert, with potential preference for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. The evaluation criteria will include technical acceptability, price, and past performance, with the government anticipating a single contract award. Quotes are due by March 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT, with David Henry serving as the primary contact.

The contract is not specifically set aside for any particular business designation, though SDVOSB businesses may receive preference. The base contract covers a one-year period from May 08, 2025, through May 07, 2026, with three optional 12-month extension periods available. The total anticipated volume is approximately 10,220 cases/packages for the base year, to be delivered to the West Palm Beach Main Hospital and Domiciliary Campus. The solicitation includes a wage determination specifying minimum wages and fringe benefits for workers. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the contract involves consistent bread product deliveries with potential for multi-year continuation. The place of performance is the Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility in West Palm Beach, Florida, ensuring daily fresh bread supply for the healthcare institution's nutritional needs.