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89 -- VISN-9, Tennessee-Wide VA Medical Center - Dairy Products
- Notice Date
- 4/10/2019
- Notice Type
- Synopsis
- NAICS
- 311511
— Fluid Milk Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Office 9;1639 Medical Center Parkway;Suite 400;Murfreesboro TN 37129
- ZIP Code
- 37129
- Solicitation Number
- 36C24919Q0060
- Response Due
- 4/24/2019
- Archive Date
- 5/24/2019
- Point of Contact
- CONTRACT SPECIALIST, SASCHA HERTSLET
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is not a request for proposals, bids, or quotes. This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for information received because of this announcement. This is a Sources Sought notice to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement and determine whether a set-aside can be done. REQUIREMENT Nutrition and Food Service Section at the following VA facilities seek to procure Dairy products on a recurrent basis throughout designated period of performance: Memphis VAMC 1030 Jefferson Avenue Memphis, TN 38104-2127 Tennessee Valley Health Care Nashville Campus 1310 24th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37212-2637 Alvin C. York Murfreesboro Campus 3400 Lebanon Pike Murfreesboro, TN 37129-1236 James H. Quillen- VA Medical Center (Mt. Home) Corner of Lamont & Veterans Way Mountain Home, TN 37684 The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed-Price Estimated Requirements contract for the 1 Year Base period with four additional option years. The following table depicts the normally consumed products and their combined ANNUAL estimated quantities (the list is not all inclusive and open to alternatives that meet user standards) LINE ITEM DESCRIPTION Estimated Total 0001 Milk, 2% Milkfat (pasteurized), homogenized with added vitamins A and D in ½ pint wax or plastic-coated vending type containers. 48/case 5286 CS 0002 Milk, 2% Milkfat (pasteurized), homogenized with added vitamins A and D in gallon container 233 CS 0003 Milk, nonfat/skim/fat free milk homogenized with less than 0.5% milkfat and added Vitamins A and D ½ pint wax or plastic-coated vending type containers. 48/case 1580 CS 0004 Chocolate Milk, (pasteurized), low fat,with added Vitamin A & D in ½ pint wax or plastic-coated containers. 48/case 971 CS 0005 Chocolate Milk,Fat-free, (Pasteurized), 1/2 pint container, 48/case 565 CS 0006 Whole Milk (pasteurized), homogenized with added Vitamin A & D in ½ pint wax or plastic-coated containers. 48/case 1459 CS 0007 Whole Milk, (pasteurized), homogenized with added Vitamin A & D in gallon containers 580 EA 0008 Buttermilk, (pasteurized) cultured nonfat/skim/fat free with added Vitamin A & D in ½ pint wax or plastic-coated containers. 48/case 76 CS 0009 Buttermilk, (pasteurized) cultured nonfat/skim/fat free with added Vitamin A & D in ½ gallon containers 1475 EA 0010 Lactose Free Milk 1/2 pint 104 CS 0011 Eggnog, half-gallon 1 CS 0012 Cottage Cheese, (cultured) (normal shelf life 14 days and over) or (extended shelf life 21 days and over), (low fat, not less than 0.5 nor more than 2.0% milk fat. 4 oz container 1607 EA 0013 Plain Sour Cream, 1 oz container 1 EA 0014 Plain Sour Cream, homogenized, cultured, contains not less than 18% milk fat, without artificial flavor and or Citric Acid in waxed or plastic 5 pound containers 210 EA 0015 Milk, (pasteurized), nonfat/skim/fat free milk homogenized with less than 0.5% milkfat and added Vitamins A and D 1-gallon plastic CONTAINERS 66 EA 0016 Yogurt, assorted chilled fruit flavor, 6 oz container, high commercial grade, contains not less than 2 % milk fat. 500 EA 0017 Vanilla Ice Cream, (ice cream cup), Style A (regular), Packaging 2 (4 fluid oz.), 26820 EA 0018 No Sugar added Vanilla Ice Cream, 4 oz containers 8000 EA 0019 Chocolate Ice Cream, (ice cream cup), Style A (regular), Packaging 2 (4 fluid oz.), 18820 EA 0020 No Sugar added Chocolate Ice Cream, 4 oz containers 3000 EA 0021 Strawberry Ice Cream, (ice cream cup), Style A (regular), Packaging 2 (4 fluid oz.) 11620 EA 0022 No Sugar Added Strawberry Ice Cream, 4 oz containers 2000 EA 0023 Orange-flavored Sherbet, Packaging 4 oz containers 14520 EA Orders of Item type and quantities will vary on an as-needed basis with not all facilities consuming all these product types throughout the year. General Specification: All raw milk for pasteurization, condensed and dried milk, finished products and the plant in which the products are processed shall comply with all applicable requirements of the "Grade A pasteurized Milk Ordinance - 1978 Recommendations of the United States Public Health Service" or latest revision thereof, or regulations substantially equivalent thereto. The raw milk for pasteurization, milk plant, and pasteurized milk and milk products each shall have a compliance rating of 90 or more as certified by the State Milk Sanitation Rating Officer and shall be listed in the "Sanitation Compliance and Enforcement Ratings of Interstate Milk Shippers." Milk laboratories approved by Federal and State agencies and listed in the previously mentioned document shall do all testing. All dairy products shall have enough remaining shelf life commensurate with good commercial practice at a minimum: (1) Milk, whipping cream (fresh), eggnog and half and half (fresh) must be delivered a minimum of 14 days prior to the expiration date and within 72 hours after pasteurization. (2) Half and Half (ultra-pasteurized), and buttermilk must be delivered a minimum of 21 days prior to the expiration date. (3) Whipping cream (ultra-pasteurized), and cream (ultra-pasteurized) must be delivered a minimum of 21 days prior to the expiration date. (4) Cottage cheese, cultures, normal shelf life must be delivered within 4 days after date of packing, cottage cheese, acidified, normal shelf life, must be delivered within 5 days after date of packaging, cottage cheese, culture or acidified, extended shelf life, must be delivered a minimum of 21 days prior to the expiration date. (5) Sour Cream must be delivered a minimum of 21 days prior to the expiration date. (6) Ice milk mix, fresh (soft serve), milk shake mix, fresh (direct draw) must be delivered a minimum of 21 days prior to the expiration date. (7) Yogurt must be delivered a minimum of 21 days prior to the expiration date. All products furnished shall be processed, packaged, and labeled under sanitary conditions in strict accordance with guidelines provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, using the best commercial practices that are standard for the industry. All containers shall be clean, sound and securely covered or sealed to provide adequate protection from dirt, filth or contamination. All products furnished shall be processed at plants that have passed inspection by the Federal Government and meet local and state health and business license requirements. The products delivered shall be in excellent condition with no evidence of defrosting, refreezing, or freezer burn. Deliveries shall be made as requested by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or his/her designee between 6:00am and 11:00am excluding Saturday, Sunday and Federal Holidays. Response Guidelines: All interested parties should respond, in writing via email to sascha.hertslet@va.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. In response, please include the following: Company/individual name, Address, Point of contact with phone number Information describing your interest Indicate FSS/GSA contract number, if applicable DUNS number NAICS code (if different than below) Product/price List detailing what types of bread products are available for purchase Company Socio-Economic SIZE (example large, small, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB etc.) Must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform the work described above. Capability of providing an ice cream freezer for those VAMC stations that buy ice cream. Please provide the size and whether it would be free or an added surcharge The NAICS 311511 and 311520 are applicable to this acquisition; with a size standard of 1000 employee applies to both NAICS codes. Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.1201(a) Prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications at the System for Award Management (SAM) as a part of required registration in conjunction with FAR 4.1102(a) that states, Prospective contractors shall be registered in the (SAM) database prior to award of a contract or agreement. Therefore, due to time constraints, vendors will be required to be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov to be considered for an award. Your response is required by 1:00 PM (EST) on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (10-APR-2019); HOWEVER, IT DID APPEAR IN THE FEDBIZOPPS FTP FEED ON THIS DATE. PLEASE CONTACT 877-472-3779 or fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
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