Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Contracting Officer (04A-H), 7180 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

89 -- MILK, FRUIT DRINKS, AND DAIRY PRODUCTS SOL IFB 646-3-99 DUE 012199 POC Marian Ropelewski, Contract Specialist The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System has a requirement for a contract to provide milk, fruit drinks (orange, grape, fruit punch); lemonade; ice tea; and dairy products (yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream, etc.) for deliveries at three (3) locations: Delafield Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215; 7180 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15206; and University Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15240. Contract will be for a period of eight (8) months beginning February 1, 1999 and continuing through September 30, 1999. Bidding material will be available o/a December 18, 1998. Solicitation may be obtained by sending a request in writing specifying IFB 646-3-99 to the above address or by faxing a request to (412)365-5442. Bids will be publicly opened on approximately January 21, 1999 at 2:00 PM in Conference Room 035SW, Building 4 (ground level) at the Highland Drive location. This is a 100% total small business set-aside procurement. SIC code 2026 applies. Area of consideration is restricted to Western Pennsylvania. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the agency. This procurement is subject to the availability of funds. Posted 12/10/98 (W-SN279041). (0344)

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