KD/VDC/SOY sauce/06-23&%

The state of Virginia, specifically the Virginia Distribution Center (VDC), issued a one-time bid solicitation for soy sauce (procurement reference: KD/VDC/SOY SAUCE/06-23&%) targeting local government agencies within Henrico County. The procurement opportunity was a quick quote solicitation with a narrow timeframe, posted on May 28, 2023, and requiring vendor responses by June 1, 2023. The contract sought to procure soy sauce with specific product specifications outlined in the VDC Special Terms and Conditions document, which included detailed requirements for product quality, packaging, and delivery standards. Vendors were expected to comply with the Commonwealth of Virginia's general procurement terms, including adherence to eVA electronic procurement system protocols. Evaluation criteria appeared to include pricing, with potential consideration of prompt payment discounts up to 3%, and the ability to meet precise product specifications and delivery requirements.

The solicitation included set-aside considerations for small and micro businesses certified by the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity, indicating a preference for diverse vendor participation. Three vendors submitted proposals: First Source Supply Inc., Ompasa LLC, and RCH DYNAMIC INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS LLC, with First Source Supply Inc. ultimately being awarded the contract at $10,406.40. The contract appeared to have flexible ordering terms, with the VDC reserving the right to place additional orders up to 100% of the original quantity within the first 30 days of award. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed, the awarded contract value provides insight into the procurement's financial scope. The solicitation did not indicate any complex technological integration requirements, suggesting a straightforward product procurement process focused on meeting the VDC's soy sauce supply needs for local government agencies.