SAM #36C26227Q0059

Fresh Produce Delivery for the VA Prescott Healthcare System

The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting fresh produce for meal production and service at the Prescott Healthcare System. - Government buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs, Northern Arizona VA Health Care System, Nutrition & Food Services; NCO 22 - Gilbert Network Contracting. - Request: Fresh produce across the listed fruit and vegetable schedule; quantities and item codes are shown in the product line items. No specific OEM or vendor is named. - Delivery and quality: Deliver twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays to the Prescott NFS dock. Produce must meet USDA standards, arrive refrigerated, include shelf-life or expiration labeling, and have at least five days of shelf life. - Procurement details: Small-business set-aside; firm-fixed-price award is contemplated, with price-only evaluation.

Description

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services/items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 in conjunction with FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 1.A. Project Title: Prescott Fresh Produce 27 1.B. Project Location: VA Prescott Healthcare System, 500 N. State Highway 89, Prescott, AZ 86313 1.C. Solicitation Type - Number: Request for Quotes (RFQ) - 36C26227Q0059. 1.D. Set Aside: This solicitation is SB set-aside 1.E. Applicable NAICS code: 311991 1.F. Small Business Size Standard: 700 Employees 1.G. Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price 1.H. Period of Performance: 1/3/2027-1/2/2028 2. Key solicitation milestones are: 2.A. Submit any questions regarding this procurement via email to victor.oliveros@va.gov no later than 12:00 Pacific Local Time, November 4, 2026. No questions will be answered after this date/time unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as determined by the Contracting Officer. Telephonic questions will not be accepted or returned. RFI responses will be responded to as necessary in amendment format which will be posted to contract opportunities at http://SAM.gov. 2.B. Submit written offers in accordance with the following instructions, as well as Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors. Oral offers will not be accepted. Complete and submit the enclosed SF 1449 via email no later than 15:00 Pacific Local Time, November 10, 2026, to victor.oliveros@va.gov . Ensure the following are completed and/or included in the offer packet: 2.B.1. SF 1449 page 1, 2.B.1.a. Section B.1 - Vendor Information with SAM UEI Number 2.B.1.b. Section B.1 - Acknowledgement of amendments 2.B.1.c. Section B.3 - Schedule of Supplies identifying specific manufacturer and model number being offered 2.B.1.d. Section B.4 - Delivery Schedule 2.B.1.e. Section C.4 - VAAR 852.219-78 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting- Certificate of Compliance of Supplies and Products 2.B.1.f. Section E.5 - FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items

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