Pittsburgh Dairy and Juice Contract | 646   3

Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a five-year Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for dairy and juice product services. The contract aims to support the Nutrition and Food Services at the VA Pittsburgh Medical Center, located at 1010 Delafield Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15215. The goal is to ensure a reliable supply of dairy products that meet federal standards and specifications.

Work Details
The contractor is required to provide dairy products that conform to the specifications outlined in the solicitation. The quantities listed in the Pricing Schedule represent estimated yearly requirements for the Nutrition and Food Services at the facility. The contractor must ensure compliance with all applicable Federal and State regulations regarding preparation, packaging, labeling, storage, distribution, and sales of the products. Specific requirements include:

- All raw milk for pasteurization must comply with the 'Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance - 1978 Recommendations' or equivalent regulations.
- Quality assurance ratings must be 90 or more as certified by the State Milk Sanitation Rating Officer.
- The contractor certifies that products meet specified characteristics and are sold in the commercial market.
- Deliveries may not occur on recognized federal holidays unless otherwise specified.

Period of Performance
The intended award effective date is April 1, 2025, with an expiration date of March 31, 2030.

Place of Performance
VA Pittsburgh Medical Center, 1010 Delafield Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15215.