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Post-Harvest Handling & Food Safety Compliance

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Submission Closed06/17/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 115116

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Office of Realty and Capital Planning

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This subcontract, titled "Post-Harvest Handling & Food Safety Compliance," focuses on the comprehensive processing of harvested produce, including washing, labeling, storing, and handling, all conducted in adherence to FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and Good Agricultural Practices. The contract emphasizes strict compliance with food safety standards to ensure the quality and safety of agricultural products. A key aspect of the contract is the coordination with kitchen staff to integrate the prepared produce seamlessly into patient meal services, highlighting its role in supporting nutrition and meal preparation within a healthcare setting. The contract is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the Network Contract Office 19 and is set to be performed in Lakewood, Colorado, with the zip code 80227. It falls under the NAICS code 115116, which pertains to postharvest crop activities. Although no solicitation number or set-aside type is specified, the contract outlines critical timelines, with a posting date of June 10, 2026, and a response deadline of June 17, 2026. This opportunity requires specialized knowledge in agricultural product handling combined with food safety compliance tailored for integration into institutional food service operations.

General Info

Subcontract for post-harvest produce handling ensuring FSMA compliance, supporting hospital meal integration.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 19 (36C259)View Agency

NAICS

115116 - Farm Management ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Lakewood, CO, 80227

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 36C25926Q0522.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Q518--S1|554|Exercise Option Year 2 36C25924C0094|Approved by VISN (VA-26-00050682)

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedJun 10

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Response DeadlineJun 17

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Submission Closed

06/17/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 19 (36C259)

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Department Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 19 (36C259)

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Full Description

Washing, labeling, storing, and handling harvested produce in compliance with FDA FSMA and Good Agricultural Practices. Coordination with kitchen staff for patient meal integration.