VASD Fresh Produce Base Plus 4 OY   2

Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, has issued RFQ 36C26226Q0561 for a brand name or equal fresh produce contract to support the VA San Diego Healthcare System.

This indefinite‐delivery contract is structured as a base year plus four one‐year option periods and aims to provide a reliable supply of fresh produce to the facility.

Work Details
The contractor shall furnish the following fresh produce items, quantities, and units per order schedule:
1. Bananas, BANA Petite, Case 40# – 100 cases
2. Parsley, Bunch – 7 each
3. Peppers, Green Bell, Diced, 5 lbs – 65 units
4. Coleslaw, Bag 5# – 185 bags
5. Cucumbers, Sliced Peeled, 5 lbs – 255 units
6. Lettuce, Trimmed Tops, 5 lbs – 110 units
7. Onions, Diced, 5 lbs – 79 units
8. Salads, 4-Way Bag, 5 lbs – 650 units
9. Lettuce, Iceberg, Shredded, 5 lb Bag – 115 bags
10. Grapes, Lunch Bunch Red, 18 lbs – 37 units
11. Apples, Red 125 FCY, 40 lbs – 1 unit
12. Berries, Strawberry, 12/12 oz (9 lbs) – 30 units
13. Celery, Diced, 5 lbs – 37 units
14. Melons, Cantaloupes, Cubes, 5 lbs – 355 units
15. Grapes, Green, 18 lbs – 51 units
16. Melons, Honeydew, Cubed, 5 lbs – 399 units
17. Mint, Pound – 32 pounds
18. Potatoes, Fingerlings, 5 lbs – 106 units
19. Tangerines, Clementines, 5 lbs – 245 units

Period of Performance
Base Year: 05/01/2026–04/30/2027; Four one-year option periods thereafter, ending 04/30/2031, with economic price adjustments as specified.

Place of Performance
Department of Veterans Affairs San Diego VA Healthcare System, 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161, USA.

Bidder Requirements
100% Small Business Set-Aside (SBA)
Brand name or equal solicitation
No non-manufacturer rule waiver in place (non-manufacturer rule applies)
Offerors must provide clear and compelling evidence of compliance with all solicitation requirements.