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89--(C)660 Emergency Dried Food Supplies

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VA25915Q0031Federal

Submission Closed10/31/2014, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

Solicitation VA259-15-Q-0031 is a request for quotation issued by the VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System for the procurement of emergency food rations to ensure patient nutrition during disasters. This contract is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 311423 and will be evaluated based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method. The selected vendor must provide freeze-dried or easily reconstitutable dehydrated meals that require no heat and include meat products. The requirements specify enough supplies to feed 600 patients 1,750 calories daily for seven days, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, rice, milk, drinks, fruits, and vegetables. Specific nutritional standards include 65 grams of protein per day and a shelf life of 25 years, or 15 years for gluten-free options. Gluten-free meals must be provided for at least 11 people. All items must be delivered FOB Destination to the Salt Lake City facility within 30 days after receiving the order.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 19 (36C259)

Contract Value

$44,372.49

NAICS

311423 - Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing

Place of Performance

VA Health Care System;500 Foothill Drive;Salt Lake City, UT 84148-1000 USA, CO, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

COMPREHENSIVE LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS LLC

Award Issued Date

01/09/2015, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PhaseAwarded

PostedOct 24

Combined Synopsis

AwardedJan 9

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

10/31/2014, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 19 (36C259)

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeGreenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 19 (36C259)

Office AddressGreenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

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Full Description

(i) 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. (ii) The solicitation number is: VA259-15-Q-0031, and it is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-74. (iv) This solicitation is set-aside for Small Business. NAICS: 311423 (v) Contract Line Items: a. Emergency Food Rations (vi) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired (see Statement of Work): STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) Emergency Food Rations The VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System (VASLCHCS) is in need of emergency food storage in our Food and Nutrition department. This is to comply with our disaster preparedness directive. Emergency food supplies are needed to ensure patient's nutrition requirements are meet during any potential emergency or disaster. The bidding vendor must meet the following requirements: Dehydrated is ok if it reconstitutes easily with just water. No heat required, and includes meat products. Many dehydrated entrées do not have meat so that is why we want freeze-dried. Must feed 600 patients at 1750 kcals daily for 7 days, three meals, 65 grams of protein 25 year shelf life (15 for Gluten Free) Breakfast - 4200 meals - providing an average of 350 kcals per entrée. At least 2 high proteins items requested, including eggs Lunch/Dinner- 8400 meals - providing an average of 350 kcals per entrée- (twice daily), 75% of entrées should contain meat Dessert - 2100 servings - providing an average of 200 kcals per serving (for every other day intake), at least 2 varieties Rice - 2100 servings - providing an average of 200 kcals per serving (for every other day intake) Milk - 8400 servings - providing an average of 100 kcals per serving (twice daily), chocolate and white milk Drinks- 4200 servings - providing an average of 100 kcals per serving (daily), at least 2 flavors Fruit - 8400 servings - providing an average of 55 kcals/per serving (twice daily), at least 4 varieties Vegetables- 8400 servings - providing an average of 55 kcals/per serving (twice daily), at least 4 varieties Gluten free should feed at least 11 people and have similar calories, protein, meat preferences and variety as above. - Breakfast - at least 77 servings - Lunch/Dinner- at least 154 servings - Milk - at least 154 servings - Drinks - at least 77 servings - Rice - at least 40 servings - Fruit - at least 154 servings - Vegetable - at least 154 servings - Dessert - at least 40 servings END OF STATEMENT OF WORK (vii) Date and place of delivery (FOB Destination): 30 Days ARO a. VA Health Care System 500 Foothill Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84148-0001 (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. (ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, does not apply to this acquisition. This acquisition will be evaluated by LPTA. (x) Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with the offer. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xiii) Any additional contract requirements or terms and conditions: None. (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply. (xv) Date and Time offers are due: 31 October 2014, 1600 MST (xvi) Name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation: a. Silentip Tubtim Contract Specialist contact@example.gov