DVVH, NonPerishables, 12080371, April-June

The state procurement opportunity involves non-perishable food items for the Delaware Valley Veterans' Home, spanning multiple Pennsylvania jurisdictions including Lehigh County, Philadelphia County, Archbald Borough, and Philadelphia City. This contract opportunity, identified by the state ID 66cca946968d0a8c8a079364, was posted on February 13, 2017, with a proposal submission deadline of March 6, 2017. The procurement focuses specifically on supplying non-perishable food items to support veterans' residential needs, indicating a critical supply chain contract for a state-run veterans facility. While detailed evaluation criteria are not explicitly provided, the contract appears to require vendors capable of consistently delivering high-quality, nutritionally appropriate non-perishable food products that meet institutional dietary standards. The relatively short timeline between posting and submission suggests an urgent procurement need, with the contract period covering April through June of the same year.

No specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions are explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. The contract does not indicate preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises or specific vendor qualifications beyond the ability to supply non-perishable food items. Without precise budget information, the potential award value remains undefined, though institutional food service contracts for veterans' homes typically represent significant annual procurement opportunities. The multi-county jurisdiction suggests the potential for a comprehensive regional food supply contract that could involve substantial volume and consistent delivery requirements. While incumbent vendors are not identified, the specific focus on the Delaware Valley Veterans' Home implies a targeted, specialized procurement process designed to meet the unique nutritional needs of veteran residents across these Pennsylvania jurisdictions.