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8915--Boxes of Fresh Fruits & Vegetables

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36C24526Q0556Federal

Submission Closed05/26/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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W6QM Micc-Ft Knox

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AI Contract Overview

The contract solicits proposals for the provision of boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables, referenced under solicitation number 36C24526Q0556, with a total small business set-aside designation under FAR 19.5. The solicitation was posted on May 20, 2026, by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically through Network Contract Office 5 located in Linthicum, Maryland. The place of performance for the contract is Martinsburg, West Virginia, and the relevant industry classification falls under NAICS code 311991. Interested parties are required to submit all questions in writing to the designated contract specialist, Kami Hom, by 10:00 a.m. EST on May 22, 2026. Responses to the solicitation must also be submitted in writing to the same contact by 10:00 a.m. EST on May 26, 2026. The contract is structured as a combined type and offers opportunities exclusively to small businesses. The contracting office can be reached at the provided email address, and additional details can be accessed via the SAM.gov workspace link.

General Info

Solicitation for small business supplying fresh fruit and vegetable boxes by May 26, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 245-NETWORK Contract Office 5 (36C245)

Contract Value

$19,200

NAICS

311991 - Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing View NAICS

Place of Performance

Department of Veterans Affairs Martinsburg VA Medical Center, Martinsburg, MD, 25405

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

KILMER DEREK LView Profile

Award Issued Date

06/03/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

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Solicitation 36C24526Q0556 for Boxes of Fresh Fruits & Vegetables

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Solicitation 36C24526Q0556 Boxes of Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Q&A

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Timeline

1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedMay 22

Combined Synopsis

Amendment 1May 22

Contract was updated

Response DeadlineMay 26

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/26/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 245-NETWORK Contract Office 5 (36C245)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeLINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 245-NETWORK Contract Office 5 (36C245)

Office AddressLINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

Contacts

Kami HomContract Specialist

contact@example.gov

Full Description

See below Question(s) and Answer(s).
All responses are to be submitted in writing to Kami.Hom@va.gov no later than Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:00am est.