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8915--Fresh Produce Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center

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36C25222Q0473Federal

Submission Closed04/11/2022, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 311911

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Ready-to-Eat Meal (MRE/TOTM) Manufacturing and PackagingThe contract encompasses the manufacture, packaging, and delivery of non-perishable Tailored Operational Training Meals (TOTM) meeting strict military nutrition and packaging specifications under NSN 8970-01-628-7264. These meals are designed for military training environments and must adhere to defined nutritional requirements, shelf-life standards, and ruggedized packaging protocols to ensure operational readiness and logistical reliability. The work is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically managed by the Defense Logistics Agency, with the NAICS code 311911 indicating classification within the other grain and oilseed milling category. Performance is expected to align with federal defense supply chain standards, though no specific place of performance or point of contact is listed. The solicitation was posted on July 15, 2026, and is classified as a subcontract, indicating it is part of a larger procurement chain managed by a prime contractor. There is no set-aside designation or eligibility category specified, suggesting competition is open to qualified vendors without preference for small, veteran-owned, or other designated categories. The contract reference links to a DIBBS system record identifying it as awarded under SPE3S125DZ102 with delivery ordering number SPE3S126F1287 and contract count 345, confirming its integration into the Department of Defense’s logistics and distribution infrastructure. All meals must be produced and delivered in full compliance with military-grade specifications to ensure consistency, safety, and effectiveness across training operations.

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 (36C252)

NAICS

311911 - Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Department of Veterans Affairs Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center Nutritional Food Service Divison 5000 W. National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53295-0001, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

36C25222Q0473.docx

Final+Produce+SOW.pdf

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PhaseClosed

PostedMar 31

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineApr 11

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Submission Closed

04/11/2022, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 (36C252)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeMILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 (36C252)

Office AddressMILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

Contacts

Stacy MasseyContract Officer

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to obtain information from qualified vendors with special interest relative to the North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 424480 - Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers, and 311991 - Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing. This source sought is set-aside for Small Businesses. The Government will not pay for information received in response to this Sources Sought, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. This Sources Sought does not constitute a commitment by the Government. Information provided in response to this market survey will be used for informational purposes only and will not be released. Vendor participation is not a promise of future business with the Government. Requirement The VA Great Lakes Health Care System, Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) 12, Clement J Zablocki VA Medical Center, Nutrition & Food Services (NFS) Division, 5000 W. National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53295-0001 is seeking a contractor capable of providing the services of delivering a variety of fresh (never frozen) produce. Produce needed for food production and meal service by Nutrition & Food Services (NFS) Division. Quality expectation is produce will be fresh without having been frozen and will have a minimum shelf life of 5 days post-delivery. Further details can be found in the attached Statement of Work. Sources Sought notice responses must include the following information: 1. Company name, address, point of contact and email address 2. Size status and representation/s of the company (i.e., Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.) 3. Is the company considered a small business under the NAICS code 311911, identified under this RFI? 4. Does the company manufacturer the referenced items or products being offered? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items? 5. If an authorized distributor/reseller, response must include documentation from the manufacturer confirming authorization to distribute/resell the referenced items and/or products being offered. 6. Does the company alter; assemble; modify; the items and/or products being offered any way? If so, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? 7. Does the company have a current federal contract (i.e., GSA, NAC , SAC, NASA SEWP etc.)? If so, provide the contract type, number and expiration date. 8. If the company has a current federal contract, are the items and/or products being offered available on the contract? 9. Please provide general pricing for referenced items and/or products being offered for market research purposes. The deadline to respond is April 11, 2022, at 5:00pm (E.S.T). Questions should be sent to the Contracting Officer, Stacy Massey at contact@example.gov. As a reminder, this is a Sources Sought announcement only. THE VA IS NOT SEEKING OFFERS OF ANY KIND. There is no guarantee, expressed or implicit, that the market research for this acquisition will result in a particular set-aside or sole source award, or any other guarantee of award strategy. All information is to be provided on a voluntary basis at no charge to the Government. Interested vendors are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.1102(a) Offerors and quoters are required to be registered in SAM at the time an offer or quotation is submitted in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements. Registration is available at www.sam.gov.