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FY-26 IVHQ - Quarterly (Sept-Dec) Weekly Food Order - Brand Specific

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26-497DVA-QUINC-B-48983State & Local

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NAICS: 311999
New
Federal
Full-Line Food and Food-Service Supply Distribution - Lawton Indian Hospital
Solicitation # IHS-SS-10222026
The Indian Health Service is issuing a Sources Sought notice, solicitation number IHS-SS-10222026, to identify capable Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) for a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement. The requirement is for full-line food and food-service supply distribution to the Lawton Indian Hospital Dietary Department in Lawton, Oklahoma. Under the Buy Indian Act, preference will be given to Indian Economic Enterprises. The selected contractor must provide all labor, transportation, and resources to deliver products to the hospital receiving dock, with standard orders required within two business days and a preference for delivery between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. The contractor must adhere to strict quality and safety standards, including FDA Food Code, HACCP principles for cold-chain handling, and USDA Grade A or equivalent quality. Specific shelf-life requirements apply to various product categories, such as a minimum of two weeks for milk and 90 days for frozen items. Interested respondents must submit a capability statement and a Buy Indian Act Representation Form to Contract Specialist Mary Ann Yocham by November 6, 2026. Submissions are limited to five pages and must demonstrate specific experience in food distribution rather than providing generic capability statements. Evaluation for the eventual award will be based on a representative market basket of high-consumption items.
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The FY-26 IVHQ quarterly food order contract is a brand-specific procurement initiative scheduled for the period from September to December, focusing on weekly food deliveries. Managed by the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, this solicitation aims to secure vendors capable of providing food products within a contract value ranging from $50,000 to $100,000. The contract emphasizes a quarterly schedule with weekly orders, ensuring a consistent supply chain tailored to the needs of the Illinois Veterans Homes. The solicitation was posted on August 19, 2025, with a response deadline of August 22, 2025, highlighting the urgency and importance of timely submissions. The primary contact for this procurement is the IVHQ General Store, reachable via email at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden]. Interested vendors can access additional details and the solicitation document through the Illinois bid portal provided in the official link.

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26-497DVA-QUINC - Quarterly Weekly Food Order Brand Specific

XLSX, High priority: read this firstrfq
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R-280341 - Standard Illinois Certifications v.23.1

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R-280341 - Standard Terms and Conditions v.23.2

PDF, Low prioritycontract-document
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AgencyIllinois Department of Veterans Affairs
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