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8915--Fresh Produce Delivery at VA Caribbean Healthcare System

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36C24824Q1155Federal

Submission Closed08/22/2024, 01:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8, is seeking quotes for a Blanket Purchase Agreement to provide fresh produce delivery for the VA Caribbean Healthcare System located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 311991 for Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing, with a specified ceiling limit of 2,000,000.00 dollars. The contract structure consists of one base year followed by four one-year option periods. The scope of work involves the delivery of various vegetables, fruits, and root crops as detailed in the provided pricing schedule. Award decisions will be based on a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with Simplified Acquisition Procedures to determine the most favorable offer to the government. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes, including a statement regarding the acceptance of terms and conditions and pricing via the required excel schedule, by August 22, 2024, at 10:00 AM Puerto Rico local time.

General Info

VA seeks small business quotes for fresh produce delivery in Puerto Rico, $2M ceiling.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

Contract Value

NAICS

311991 - Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) San Juan Services and Commodities Team VA Caribbean HCS (Ad, San Juan, PR, 00921-3201, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

FRIGORIFICO VALLEJO, INC.

Award Issued Date

10/01/2024, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

Pricing Schedule RFQ 36C24824Q1155 - Fresh Produce Products

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RFQ 36C24824Q1155 - Fresh Produce Delivery at VA Caribbean Healthcare System

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RFQ 36C24824Q1155 - Fresh Produce Delivery at VA Caribbean Healthcare System

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PhaseAwarded

PostedAug 8

Combined Synopsis

AwardedOct 1

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

08/22/2024, 01:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeTAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 248-NETWORK Contract Office 8 (36C248)

Office AddressTAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

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Baryan SierraContracting Officer

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05, effective on May 22, 2024. This combined synopsis-solicitation is 100% for small business. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 311991, Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing. The applicable small business size standard is 700 employees. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) is 8915, Fruits and Vegetable. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8, located at VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) is seeking to award a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Fresh Produce Delivery at VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) . Detailed specifications and requirements are provided in the attached Statement of Work (SOW), Instructions to Quoters, Price/Cost Schedule, Clauses, and Provisions. The BPA ordering period is one base year plus four one-year options period. Place of Performance San Juan Address: VA Caribbean Healthcare System 10 Casia St. San Juan, PR 00921 The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial services , [Sep 2023] including addendum to this provision. Offerors shall carefully read the addendum which provide further information regarding this requirement and the minimum information/documentation that shall be submitted with the quote. FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services [May 2024]. Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. The following contract clauses apply to this BPA: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services [Nov 2023] (Addendum attached). FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders [May 2024]. See attached document titled S02 Attachments B_C_D_E_RFQ_36C24824Q1155_Fresh Produce Delivery at VACHS . BPA award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR Part 13. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government. To facilitate the BPA award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows: "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the BPA award document without modification, deletion, or addition." OR "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the BPA award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any. Submission of your response shall be received not later than August 22, 2024, at 10:00 AM (Puerto Rico Local Time) to Baryan Sierra at contact@example.gov. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed above. The following attachments are part of this combined synopsis-solicitation: