S203--36C257-24-AP-5487 | STX - Food Svc Workers

The Department of Veterans Affairs South Texas Health Care System is seeking Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) personnel through this combined synopsis/solicitation for food service workers classified under NAICS code 722310. The contract requires food service workers to support various functions including nourishment/snack preparation, floor stock operations, sanitation, dishware washing, and support for the Healthy Teaching Kitchen at two VA medical facilities. Workers must obtain ServSafe Food Handler Certification, while supervisors require ServSafe Manager Certification. The government will evaluate proposals based on technical capability, past performance, and price to determine the best value offer. Mandatory site visits are scheduled for August 4, 2025, at both Kerrville VA Kitchen and Audie L. Murphy Kitchen locations, with quotes due by August 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST to Contracting Officer Jennifer Stringer.

This procurement is designated as a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, restricting competition to qualifying veteran-owned businesses. The contract has an estimated total value of $47 million and covers a one-year base period beginning September 7, 2025, with three optional one-year renewal periods. Service locations include the Audie L. Murphy Medical Center (232 beds) in San Antonio requiring 104 hours of daily staffing and the Kerrville Medical Center (78 beds) requiring 36 hours of daily staffing. Operations will run daily from 0500 to 2000 hours, including all holidays, providing comprehensive food service support across both facilities. The place of performance is located at 7400 Merton Minter Boulevard in San Antonio, Texas, with additional services at the Kerrville location.