7310--Bread

This notice does NOT constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. No formal solicitation document exists at this time. The Government will not pay for any information solicited. The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6, on behalf of the Durham VA Medical Center, is conducting market research to determine whether to set-aside an acquisition for SDVOSB and VOSBs to provide a variety of Bread to Durham VAMC located at 508 Fulton Street Durham, NC 27705. The Durham VAMC is seeking a contractor to provide a variety of Bread to their main kitchen for a Base plus 4 (1) year options. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: BREAD LISTED BELOW Bread white 20 to 24oz class B enriched style pan bake round top or sandwhich,16 to 18 slices per pound. Bread, whole wheat, 20-23oz loaf, round top, no white flour shall be used pan type, 16-18 slices per pound. Bread, fresh, whole wheat hamburger bun, soft, pan baked sliced whole wheat must be primary ingredient by weight, dietary fiber shall be a minimum of 4 grams not to exceed 6 grams per roll. Sodium shall be a minimum of 150mg not to exceed 200mg roll, must meet regulatory definitions of "low saturated fat and low cholesterol." Calories per roll shall be minimum of 100 calories not to exceed 150 calories. Minimum of 8 rolls per package not to exceed 12 roll per package. Bread, roll whole wheat, hoagie, fresh, pre-slices, whole wheat must be primary ingredient by weight, dietary fiber shall be a minimum of 4 grams not to exceed 6 grams per roll. Sodium shall be minimum of240mg not to exceeds5Omg per roll, must beat the regulatory definitions "low saturated fat and low cholesterol." Calories per roll shall be minimum of 150 calories not to exceed 250 calories. Protein per roll shall be 5 grams not to exceed 8 grams. Single roll weight 3 net 3.25oz. minimum of 6 rolls per package not to exceed 12 rolls per package. Bread, Rolls, white enriches, soft pan Baked sliced finger, hot dog, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 per roll. Bread, Rolls, white enriched, soft pan baked, slices hamburger bun, 4", 12 count/pkg 1 l/3oz per roll. Read, White 20oz. If, 3/4"slices, 18 to 20 slices per if, Texas Toast. Bread, Rolls, white enriches, pan bake, soft, unsliced, ready to serve. Bread Rye. Hearth or pan baked, round top slices, prepared from hard wheat flour, not less than 20% or more than 40% rye flour shall constitute the total ingredients. Each loaf shall have eight 16 to 18 slices per package, Caraway seeds, deli style. Bread, Rolls Whole Wheat Enriched 2/3 to 1oz each, pan bakes, soft unsliced ready to serve, 24 per package. FUNCTIONAL AND PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS: Bread must be fresh. DELIVERY SCHEDULE: All items to be delivered after receipt of purchase order. PLACE OF Delivery: Durham VAMC 508 Fulton Street Durham NC 27705, between 8:00AM to 4:00PM. Delivery during the Holiday will not be accepted. Hours of Operation: Services shall be performed Monday through Friday starting at 7:30am until 4:00pm, excluding Federal holidays, and any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States. Federal holidays are available at the Federal Holiday OPM Site. For working outside the hours as defined in this contract, the vendor shall give 3-day notice to the Contracting Officer Representative so that arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section. All work to be coordinated around an operational medical center as to minimize impact to patient care. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 311812 Commercial Bakeries Size Standard 1,000 Employees, and the Product Service Code (PSC) Classification is 7310. Interested parties should submit with their response the following information: 1. Company name and DUN # 2. POC information 3. Business size and socio-economic classification (SDVOSB) 4. Capabilities Statement - Interested Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov - Interested Vendors must be registered SDVOSB or VOSB. Please email this information to Patsy Simpson at contact@example.gov no later than 8:00 AM, August 27, 2024. - Phone inquiries will not be accepted.