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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 FBO #4688
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89 -- Provision and delivery of fresh produce - Attachment

Notice Date

9/23/2014
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

424480 — Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;James E. VanZandt VA Medical Center;Acquisition Office (90);2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd;Altoona PA 16602-4377
 

ZIP Code

16602-4377
 

Solicitation Number

VA24414Q1770
 

Response Due

9/30/2014
 

Archive Date

10/30/2014
 

Point of Contact

Caroline L. Robinette
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this procurement is VA244-14-Q-1770 which is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-76. This procurement is set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS Code 424480, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers, which has a small business size standard of 100 employees. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS: The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center's Nutrition and Foodservice Section has an ongoing requirement for delivery of fresh produce to the medical center located at 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, Pennsylvania on an as needed basis. Produce requirements are for small quantities of a variety of perishable fresh fruit and vegetables to be delivered up to three times a week depending on patient census in the medical center's Community Living Center and Acute Care Floor. The majority of the orders placed against the contract will be for the delivery of produce from Monday through Friday, though occasional Saturday or Sunday delivery may be required. ORDERING INFORMATION: The Nutrition and Foodservice Ordering Official will notify the Contractor via telephone by 8:00 a.m. each day of the items to be delivered that day. If no items are required, the Ordering Official will not place a call. DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS: All produce is required to be delivered by 1:00 p.m. to the medical center's kitchen which is located on the 2nd floor of the medical center at 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd; Altoona, Pennsylvania. The Contractor is required to deliver the produce in a climate controlled vehicle to ensure that produce does not spoil or become damaged during transport. A delivery receipt shall be left at the medical center with the delivered order and should include the date of delivery, name/description of items delivered, quantity of items delivered, unit cost for each item, total cost of each item, and total cost of the order. INVOICING & PAYMENTS: The Contractor will be responsible for submitting an itemized weekly invoice for all items delivered the previous week, electronically through VA's electronic invoicing system, OB10. VA will utilize the delivery receipt to confirm that items ordered were delivered and to confirm and certify invoices submitted for payment. Payments will be made via electronic fund transfer. PRICING INFORMATION: Offerors will be required to provide pricing on the attached schedule for each item listed. The pricing shall be firm for the first three months of the contract. The selected Contractor will be permitted to submit revised pricing by January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st for items delivered during the proceeding months. CONTRACT TERM: The term of the contract is for a base period of one year and four (4) one-year options which will be exercised at the discretion of the Government. ITEMS REQUIRED: The following is a list of commonly ordered produce by the Altoona VAMC's Nutrition and Foodservice Section. Items in addition to those listed may be required on an occasional basis. If an additional item not on the list is required on a regular basis (more than four times per year) a contract modification to add the item to this list will be completed so that quarterly pricing can be established for the item. Commonly ordered produce ItemQuantityUnit of PurchaseFrequency Required Lemons12EachWeekly Limes8EachWeekly Oranges20EachWeekly Apples24EachWeekly Pears24EachWeekly Kiwi8EachWeekly Bananas100EachWeekly Strawberries6QuartWeekly Watermelon6EachYearly* Broccoli2HeadWeekly Lettuce6HeadWeekly Mushrooms12PintYearly* Red Onions6EachWeekly Yellow Onions12EachWeekly Tomatoes24EachWeekly Cucumbers24EachWeekly Green Bell Pepers6EachWeekly Grape Tomatoes12PintYearly* Shredded Lettuce1BagWeekly Salad Kit Mix1BagWeekly * Denotes a seasonal requirement SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commerical Items, applies to this acquisition with no additional addenda. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, is not applicable to this acquisition. Pricing for the first year of contract based on the Government's estimated requirement will be evaluated. Option Year pricing will not be considered for award. Contract award will be made to the lowest priced offeror for the base year. Exercise of option years will be based on subsequent fair and reasonable pricing determinations prior to exercising any of the option periods. Offerors shall submit a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offers. The following clauses apply to this contract: 5.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (no addenda) 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items ( no additional cited FAR clauses included) 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract OFFER DUE DATE AND TIME: All offers are due by 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2014. Offers shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Caroline L. Robinette. Electronic offers may be submitted via email to Caroline.Robinette@va.gov. Hard copy offers may be hand carried to: James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center Building 2 Room 112 - Attn: Caroline L. Robinette 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd Altoona, PA 16602 Hard copy offers may be mailed to: James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center Contracting (90) Attn: Caroline L. Robinette 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd Altoona, PA 16602 ? SCHEDULE OF ITEMS Offerors should provide their estimated pricing for the four quarters of the base year of the contract. BASE Year (Quarter 1 - FALL): October 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014 CLINItem DescriptionEstimated Quarterly RequirementUnit of PurchaseUnit PriceEstimated Quarterly Cost 1Lemons Approximately 12 per week156Each 2Limes Approximately 8 per week104Each 3Oranges Approximately 20 per week260Each 4Apples Approximately 24 per week312Each 5Pears Approximately 24 per week312Each 6Kiwi Approximately 8 per week104Each 7Bananas Approximately 100 per week1300Each 8Strawberries Approximately 6 per week78Pint 9Watermelon Approximately 6 per year (seasonal)0Each 10Broccoli Approximately 2 per week26Head 11Lettuce Approximately 6 per week78Head 12Mushrooms Approximately 12 per year (seasonal/holidays)3Pint 13Red Onions Approximately 6 per week78Each 14Yellow Onions Approximately 12 per week156Each 15Tomatoes Approximately 24 per week312Each 16Cucumbers Approximately 24 per week312Each 17Green Bell Peppers Approximately 6 per week 78Each 18Grape Tomatoes Approximately 12 per year (seasonal)0Pint 19Shredded Lettuce Approximately 1 per week13Bag 20Salad Kit Mix Approximately 1 per week13Bag BASE Year (Quarter 1 - WINTER): January 1, 2015 - March 31, 2015 CLINItem DescriptionEstimated Quarterly RequirementUnit of PurchaseUnit PriceEstimated Quarterly Cost 1Lemons Approximately 12 per week156Each 2Limes Approximately 8 per week104Each 3Oranges Approximately 20 per week260Each 4Apples Approximately 24 per week312Each 5Pears Approximately 24 per week312Each 6Kiwi Approximately 8 per week104Each 7Bananas Approximately 100 per week1300Each 8Strawberries Approximately 6 per week78Pint 9Watermelon Approximately 6 per year (seasonal)0Each 10Broccoli Approximately 2 per week26Head 11Lettuce Approximately 6 per week78Head 12Mushrooms Approximately 12 per year (seasonal/holidays)3Pint 13Red Onions Approximately 6 per week78Each 14Yellow Onions Approximately 12 per week156Each 15Tomatoes Approximately 24 per week312Each 16Cucumbers Approximately 24 per week312Each 17Green Bell Peppers Approximately 6 per week 78Each 18Grape Tomatoes Approximately 12 per year (seasonal)0Pint 19Shredded Lettuce Approximately 1 per week13Bag 20Salad Kit Mix Approximately 1 per week13Bag BASE Year (Quarter 3 - SPRING): April 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015 CLINItem DescriptionEstimated Quarterly RequirementUnit of PurchaseUnit PriceEstimated Quarterly Cost 1Lemons Approximately 12 per week156Each 2Limes Approximately 8 per week104Each 3Oranges Approximately 20 per week260Each 4Apples Approximately 24 per week312Each 5Pears Approximately 24 per week312Each 6Kiwi Approximately 8 per week104Each 7Bananas Approximately 100 per week1300Each 8Strawberries Approximately 6 per week78Pint 9Watermelon Approximately 6 per year (seasonal)2Each 10Broccoli Approximately 2 per week26Head 11Lettuce Approximately 6 per week78Head 12Mushrooms Approximately 12 per year (seasonal/holidays)3Pint 13Red Onions Approximately 6 per week78Each 14Yellow Onions Approximately 12 per week156Each 15Tomatoes Approximately 24 per week312Each 16Cucumbers Approximately 24 per week312Each 17Green Bell Peppers Approximately 6 per week 78Each 18Grape Tomatoes Approximately 12 per year (seasonal)0Pint 19Shredded Lettuce Approximately 1 per week13Bag 20Salad Kit Mix Approximately 1 per week13Bag BASE Year (Quarter 4 - SUMMER): July 1, 2015 - September 30, 2015 CLINItem DescriptionEstimated Quarterly RequirementUnit of PurchaseUnit PriceEstimated Quarterly Cost 1Lemons Approximately 12 per week156Each 2Limes Approximately 8 per week104Each 3Oranges Approximately 20 per week260Each 4Apples Approximately 24 per week312Each 5Pears Approximately 24 per week312Each 6Kiwi Approximately 8 per week104Each 7Bananas Approximately 100 per week1300Each 8Strawberries Approximately 6 per week78Pint 9Watermelon Approximately 6 per year (seasonal)4Each 10Broccoli Approximately 2 per week26Head 11Lettuce Approximately 6 per week78Head 12Mushrooms Approximately 12 per year (seasonal/holidays)3Pint 13Red Onions Approximately 6 per week78Each 14Yellow Onions Approximately 12 per week156Each 15Tomatoes Approximately 24 per week312Each 16Cucumbers Approximately 24 per week312Each 17Green Bell Peppers Approximately 6 per week 78Each 18Grape Tomatoes Approximately 12 per year (seasonal)0Pint 19Shredded Lettuce Approximately 1 per week13Bag 20Salad Kit Mix Approximately 1 per week13Bag
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/AlVAMC503/AlVAMC503/VA24414Q1770/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA244-14-Q-1770 VA244-14-Q-1770.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=1648190&FileName=VA244-14-Q-1770-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=1648190&FileName=VA244-14-Q-1770-000.docx

 

Note: If links are broken, refer to Point of Contact above or contact the FBO Help Desk at 877-472-3779.
 

Place of Performance

Address: James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center;Nutrition and Food Services (10N);2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd;Altoona, PA

Zip Code: 16602
 

Record

SN03524872-W 20140925/140924000226-b076b12efbfec92c6b4d6231fabcb175 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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