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Delivery of Medically Tailored Meals

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36C261-26-AP-3110Federal

Submission Closed05/20/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 722310

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 21 on behalf of the VA Northern California Health Care System, is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors capable of delivering medically tailored meals to Veterans in the Sacramento, CA area. This action, identified by solicitation number 36C261-26-AP-3110 and classified under NAICS code 722310, is a sources-sought notice intended solely for planning and acquisition strategy development and does not constitute a request for proposals or any obligation to award a contract. The program aims to provide biweekly deliveries of two meals per day for 14 days to 50 Veterans enrolled in Hospital in Home or Home Care Coordination programs, with meals customized to meet clinical nutritional standards for conditions such as diabetes, heart failure, chronic kidney disease, malnutrition, and dysphagia. Each meal must be nutritionally formulated with specific limits on sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and calories, meet IDDSI Level 4 pureed standards for swallowing disorders, be microwave-safe, and remain safe for consumption for up to 14 days when refrigerated at or below 40°F, with delivery occurring within a 50-mile radius of the Mather, CA VA Medical Center. Respondents must submit a statement of interest on company letterhead via email to [email hidden] no later than 12:00 PM Pacific Time on May 20, 2026, and responses must not exceed 10 double-sided pages including attachments. Submissions must include the business name, SAM UEI number, point of contact details, business size and socioeconomic classification, proof of authorized distributor status from each original manufacturer, confirmation of existing contract availability through GSA, Federal Supply Schedule, eCAT, or VA systems, and detailed capability statements supporting the ability to meet the technical and logistical requirements. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with responding to this notice, will not entertain questions, and will not notify respondents of evaluation results. Responses will inform whether the future solicitation will be set aside for small businesses or opened for full and open competition, and will assist in establishing small business subcontracting goals. No formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, pricing structures, or award mechanisms are included, as this is strictly pre-solicitation market research. Any contractor interested in future awards must separately respond to a future formal Request for Quote.

General Info

Department of Veterans Affairs seeks contractor info for medically tailored meal services at Northern California VA.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261)

NAICS

722310 - Food Service Contractors

Place of Performance

Mather, CA, 95655, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Draft Statement of Work - Delivery of Medically Tailored Meals

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedMay 13

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineMay 20

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/20/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeMATHER, CA, 95655, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261)

Office AddressMATHER, CA, 95655, USA

Contacts

Dennis Fennelly

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The VHA’s Network Contracting Office 21, on behalf VA Northern California Health Care System is conducting this Sources Sought to identify contractors who possess the capabilities to provide the required preparation and delivery of Medically Tailored Meals.

As permitted by Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) Part 10, this is a market research tool being utilized for informational and planning purposes. Your responses will assist the Government in the development of its acquisition strategy for a possible Request for Quote (RFQ), to be issued at a later date, and in determining whether any type of small business set-aside is possible for this procurement or whether full and open competitive procedures should be utilized. If full and open competition is ultimately pursued, responses to this synopsis will be used to aid in establishing small business subcontracting goals.

This notice shall not be construed as a RFQ or as any commitment or obligation on the part of the Government to issue a solicitation. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request, so quotes will not be considered. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests.

Response is strictly voluntary - it is not mandatory to submit a response to this notice to participate in any formal RFQ process that may take place in the future. However, it should be noted that information gathered through this notice may significantly influence our acquisition strategy. All interested parties will be required to respond separately to any solicitations posted as a result of this sources sought notice.

Required Items/Services: See Attachment - Draft Statement of Work – Delivery of Medically Tailored Meals

Submission Instructions: Responses via email are due no later than 12:00 PM Pacific on May 20th, 2026, to contact@example.gov and must include the information requested below. Responses greater than 10 double-sided pages (including all attachments) will not be considered. Late responses will not be accepted. This is strictly market research and the Government will not entertain any questions.

Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. We appreciate your interest and thank you in advance for responding to the Sources Sought.

Qualified firms shall submit a statement of interest on company letterhead demonstrating the firm’s qualifications to perform the defined work. Responses must be complete and sufficiently detailed to address the specific information. The documentation shall address, at a minimum, the following:

Business Name and Address:
Business SAM UEI Number:
POC Name, email address and contact number:
Business size and Socioeconomic Category:
Authorized Distributor Letter(s): Vendor shall either be the Original Manufacturer (OEM) or provide proof of authorized distributor status for each OEM, on OEM letterhead dated within 18 months of the close of this notice for.
Availability of products on contract: Please specify if any or all products are available from existing GSA, Federal Supply Schedule, eCAT or VA Contracts.
Ability to meet the Governments requirement: Government is willing to review all responses from vendors proposing equipment and services equal to the attachment. Please provide any product information / capability statements.

Please provide all responses no later than 12:00 PM Pacific on Wednesday, May 20th, 2026.