Opportunity
SAM #36C26226Q0561
Fresh Produce Supply Contract for VA San Diego Healthcare System (Small Business Set-Aside)
Buyer
VA 262 Network Contract Office 22
Posted
April 24, 2026
Respond By
May 07, 2026
Identifier
36C26226Q0561
NAICS
311991, 424480
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a small business supplier for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide fresh produce to the VA San Diego Healthcare System. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22 - Contracting office locations: Gilbert, AZ and Long Beach, CA - Place of performance: VA San Diego Healthcare System, Nutrition & Food Service, San Diego, CA - Products Requested: - Wide range of fresh produce items including bananas, parsley, peppers, coleslaw, cucumbers, lettuce, onions, salads, grapes, apples, berries, celery, melons, mint, potatoes, tangerines, tomatoes, spring mix, squash, cabbage, carrots, fruit salad mix, spinach, lemons, pears, asparagus, basil, beans, brussels sprouts, pico de gallo, cilantro - Quantities per item range from 1 to 650 units - No specific OEMs or brand names required; "Brand Name or Equal" accepted - Unique Requirements: - Small Business set-aside - Economic Price Adjustment based on Consumer Price Index for Food at Home - Delivery orders placed as needed throughout contract period - Contract includes a base year plus four option years - Evaluation: - Award based on commercial products and services evaluation procedures - Vendors must demonstrate their offerings meet all solicitation requirements - Delivery Location: - VA San Diego Healthcare System, Nutrition & Food Service, 3350 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA - No specific part numbers or OEMs are listed; all produce must meet VA quality standards.
Description
36C26226Q0561
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Page 1 of RFQ 36C26226Q0561 is a Brand name or Equal requirement for Fresh Produce Contract in accordance with (IAW) B.2 and B.3. The contractor shall show clear, and compelling evidence to meet all requirements of this solicitation. This solicitation is Small Business set-aside, open market. Award will be made IAW ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES, a FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES. ALL quotes must be received by Thursday, May 7, 2026.