8915--VASD Fresh Produce Base Plus 4 OY

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Sources‑Sought Notice/RFI to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying fresh produce to the San Diego VA Healthcare System on a firm‑fixed‑price basis for a base year plus four optional one‑year extensions. Deliveries must occur between 6:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday (excluding Sundays and national holidays), and orders will be placed at least one business day in advance via email, telephone, fax, or the contractor’s website as agreed with the COR. All produce must meet FDA/FD&C Act standards and the detailed quality criteria listed (e.g., free of physical hazards, mold inhibitors, no objectionable odors, uniform color, non‑slimy, no gas formation). Respondents must submit a capabilities statement addressing the draft/salient characteristics and SOW requirements, indicate any gaps with explanations, provide feedback on the draft, and disclose their size status and socio‑economic classifications (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, WOSB, Large Business) under NAICS 311991 (size standard ≤ 700 employees). This RFI is for information and planning only; it does not constitute a solicitation, and any pricing or capability data submitted will be used solely for acquisition planning.

Notice ID

54491a01dc58440f97ea81d381257ef9

Solicitation Number

36C26226Q0502

NAICS Code

311991

Classification Code

8915