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36C25020Q0349Federal

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NAICS: 311423

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Commodity Specification for Dried Fruits October 2026

Solicitation # 12-3J14-Notice-26-025

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AI Contract Overview

The VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System is requesting quotes for emergency food rations under solicitation 36C25020Q0349. This contract is set aside for small businesses and will be awarded based on the lowest price technically acceptable offer. The requirement is for high quality, pre cooked, freeze dried, and vacuum packaged meals that are shelf stable for at least 10 years and can be prepared with hot or cold water by untrained staff. The order consists of 7,200 total meals to provide three meals per day for 800 people over three days, including 7,110 standard meals and 90 pureed meals for dysphagia needs. Each meal kit must include necessary service ware, and the overall menu must offer variety across main food groups, including vegetarian and gluten free options. Additionally, the vendor must provide 4,800 servings of milk, 2,400 nutritious snacks, and a comprehensive policy and procedure manual with training materials. All items must be shipped on standard 48x48 pallets with a maximum height of 52 inches to the facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

General Info

VA Ann Arbor seeks small business quotes for 7,200 emergency freeze-dried meals and supplies.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

NAICS

311423 - Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Department of Veterans Affairs;VA Ann Abor Healthcare System;Nutrition & Food Service (120);2215 Fuller Rd. Building 1;Ann Arbo, OH, 48105-2303, USA

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SBA

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PhaseClosed

PostedFeb 24

Combined Synopsis

Response DeadlineMar 5

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03/05/2020, 04:59:59 AM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeDAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 250-NETWORK Contract Office 10 (36C250)

Office AddressDAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

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Full Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation 36C25020Q0349 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-04/01-15-2020, VAAR Update 2008-19/10-04-2019. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 311423 and the business size standard is 750 employees. **************************************************************************************************** The VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System has a need for emergency food rations at its facility that meet the following Salient Characteristics: Shall be shelf stable for a minimum of 10 years Shall be packaged, wrapped and shipped using 48 x48 standard pallets with a maximum height of 52 to fit within warehouse storage shelving Shall consist of high quality pre-cooked, freeze dried and vacuum packaged food Must be able to be prepared by untrained staff without utilities and can be prepared with hot or cold water Each complete meal shall include a complete kit with paper products and utensils (service ware) Shall provide at least one vegetarian meal from the 3-day pre-planned menu Shall provide at least one gluten free meal from the 3-day pre-planned menu A variety of different meals should be offered a minimum of three (3) different breakfast, lunch and dinner entrees. Meals should contain a variety of foods that encompass each of the main food groups: Breads/cereals/grains, Lean meat/protein, Dairy, Fruits, Vegetables Must provide 3 meals per day for 3 full days for 800 people: 2,400 meals per day 7,200 meals total Shall provide a 3-day sample/pre-planned menu to include all nutritional data for the following meals: 7,110 Meals (790 meals x 3 meals per day x 3 days) shall meet the following nutritional requirements: Calories: 2000-2400 per day or 600-700 per meal Fat: 25-35 percent of calories, <10% of calories from saturated fat Sodium: Not to exceed 2000mg per day Carbohydrate and Fiber: 25-30 grams fiber per day, 5-10 grams fiber per meal Protein: 60-120 grams per day, 20-40 grams per meal Sugar: No sugar added 90 Pureed meals (30 meals x 3 meals per day x 1 day) shall meet the following nutritional requirements for Dysphagia/IDDSI (Food requiring no chewing, with smooth texture and no lumps): Calories: 2000-2400 per day or 600-700 per meal Fat: 25-35 percent of calories, <10% of calories from saturated fat Sodium: not to exceed 2000mg per day Carbohydrate and Fiber: 25-30 grams fiber per day, 5-10 grams fiber per meal Protein: 60-120 grams per day, 20-40 grams per meal Shall provide 4,800 servings of milk (2 servings of milk per day for 800 people for 3 days) Shall provide 2,400 nutritious snacks that consist of a protein and carbohydrate source Shall contain training materials and a policy and procedure manual for healthcare facilities **************************************************************************************************** The proposed contract listed here is SET-ASIDE for Small Business vendors (SB) only. FOB destination. Deliver to: VA Ann Abor Healthcare System Nutrition & Food Service (120) 2215 Fuller Rd. Building 1 Ann Arbor, MI 48105-2303 Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. 52.204-7; 52.204-16 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items: FAR provision 52.212-2 does not apply to this solicitation. Award will be based on lowest price technically acceptable offer (LPTA). 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, a completed copy of this provision shall be submitted with the offer unless SAM registered which must be noted in the quotation. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. The following additional clauses apply: 52.204-13; 52.204-18; 52.219-6; 52.232-40; 852.203-70; 852.232-72; 852.246-71 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, to include clauses: 52.204-10; 52.209-6; 52.219-6; 52.219-28; 52.222-3; 52.222-19; 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-36; 52.222-50; 52.223-18; 52.225-3; 52.225-13; 52.232-33 RESPONSES ARE DUE: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 by 4:30 p.m. EDT. E-mail your lowest price quote to: John McCallum contact@example.gov