Multi-Station Bread IDIQ (VA GLA, LB, SD, LL)   2

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation is set aside for Small Business for commercial supplies prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for quotes under solicitation number: 36C26225Q0572 The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 22 is looking for a contractor capable of providing fresh breads in accordance with section B.2 Statement of Work under this solicitation. This is to set up a base plus option four years single award Firm Fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for fresh bread types for multi-stations. Delivery term shall be FOB Destination, shipping must be included in each unit cost. Participating VA Medical Centers VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (691) 11301 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90073-1003 VA Long Beach Healthcare System (600) 5901 East 7th Stret, Long Beach, CA 90822-5201 VA San Diego Healthcare System (664) 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161-0001 VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (605) 11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA 92357-1000 Period of Performance Base: 5/1/2025 4/30/2026 Option Year 1: 5/1/2026 4/30/2027 Option Year 2: 5/1/2027 4/30/2028 Option Year 3: 5/1/2028 4/30/2029 Option Year 4: 5/1/2029 4/30/2030 Deliverables Quantities are estimated only. Quantities are estimated for a year performance. Estimated quantities shall remain the same throughout all base plus option four years: Description Estimated Quantity Amish Bun, Plain Hamburger Bun 6PK 6,000 Amish Pain de Mie, Sliced 3/4", 21 slices per loaf 100 Bread, Wheat (Prairie), 1/2" sliced, 21 slices per loaf 1,927 Bread, White (Amish), 1/2" sliced, 21 slices per loaf 1,868 Bread, White (Amish), 1/2" sliced, 30 slices per loaf 500 Bread, White (Amish), 3/4" sliced, 13 slices per loaf 1 Brioche Buns 6PK 1,290 Brioche Loaf, 3/4" sliced, 21 slices per loaf 400 Brioche slider 12ct 720 Cheese Dinner Roll 12 ct. 810 Ciabatta Roll, Par-Baked Box-96ct 145 Country French Roll, Par-Baked Box-96ct 123 French Dinner Roll 12ct 5,500 French Roll, Par-Baked Box-96ct 133 Garlic Dinner Roll 12 ct. 450 Hot Dog Bun 12PK 2,050 Lobster Roll 30ct 144 Malted Brown Dinner Roll 12 ct. 450 Malted Brown Roll, Par-Baked Box-96ct 83 Onion bun 6PK 720 Prairie Loaf, Sliced (WW), 1/2" sliced, 21 slices 1,400 Pretzel Dinner Roll (12ct) 3,560 Roasted Garlic Dinner Roll, Par Baked Box-96 ct 149 Rosemary Sage Dinner Roll 12ct 360 Sourdough Dinner Roll 12 ct. 450 The quantities cited above chart are estimated quantities for base and all option periods; quantities are not a contractual statement of precise quantities that the Government will order. The quantities given are estimated only, and no guarantee of their accuracy is either given or implied. The Government will only pay for quantities that are actually ordered and for which the services are fulfilled. Contractor may offer alternate pack sizes; however, the estimated quantities shall be adjusted accordingly. The solicitation will be in accordance with FAR Part 12, 13, and 19, Acquisition of Commercial Items, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Small Business Programs, FAR subpart 16.5 Indefinite-Delivery Contracts, and Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulations as supplemented with additional information in this notice. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 311812, Size Standard 1,000 Employees. The Contractor shall adhere to all federal and state laws and regulations in effect during the term of this contract. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract. The Contract begins on the date of award. Key solicitation milestones are: Submit any questions regarding this procurement via email to Hestia.Sim@va.gov no later than 10am Pacific Local Time Friday, March 7, 2025. No questions will be answered after this date/time unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as determined by the Contracting Officer. Telephonic questions will not be accepted or returned. RFI responses will be responded to as necessary in amendment format which will be posted to contract opportunities at http://SAM.gov. Due to time constraints, responses to the solicitation shall be due on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 10:00 Pacific Time. Offerors are advised that it is your responsibility to review and monitor the website frequently to ensure you have the most up to date information, including amendments. Correspondence or questions may be directed to Hestia Sim, Contracting Specialist at Hestia.Sim@va.gov with " 36C26225Q0572, Multi-Station Bread IDIQ (VA GLA, LB, SD, LL) in the subject line within 48 hours of release of this notice. Telephone inquiries will not be honored. Inquiries after the allotted period may not be responded to due to the time constraints of the procurement. All offerors must be registered in www.sam.gov to do business with the Government. Ensure your registration is correct, current and has not expired.

Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 22 is seeking a contractor to provide fresh bread products for multiple VA Medical Centers. This contract aims to establish a base plus four option years for a Firm Fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The goal is to ensure the availability of fresh bread types to support the dietary needs of veterans in healthcare facilities.

Work Details
The contractor will supply various types of fresh bread, with estimated annual quantities remaining consistent throughout the contract period. The following items are required:
- Amish Bun, Plain Hamburger Bun 6PK: 6,000
- Amish Pain de Mie, Sliced 3/4", 21 slices per loaf: 100
- Bread, Wheat (Prairie), 1/2" sliced, 21 slices per loaf: 1,927
- Bread, White (Amish), 1/2" sliced, 21 slices per loaf: 1,868
- Bread, White (Amish), 1/2" sliced, 30 slices per loaf: 500
- Bread, White (Amish), 3/4" sliced, 13 slices per loaf: 1
- Brioche Buns 6PK: 1,290
- Brioche Loaf, 3/4" sliced, 21 slices per loaf: 400
- Brioche slider 12ct: 720
- Cheese Dinner Roll 12 ct.: 810
- Ciabatta Roll, Par-Baked Box-96ct: 145
- Country French Roll, Par-Baked Box-96ct: 123
- French Dinner Roll 12ct: 5,500
- French Roll, Par-Baked Box-96ct: 133
- Garlic Dinner Roll 12 ct.: 450
- Hot Dog Bun 12PK: 2,050
- Lobster Roll 30ct: 144
- Malted Brown Dinner Roll 12 ct.: 450
- Malted Brown Roll, Par-Baked Box-96ct: 83
- Onion bun 6PK: 720
- Prairie Loaf, Sliced (WW), 1/2" sliced, 21 slices: 1,400
- Pretzel Dinner Roll (12ct): 3,560
- Roasted Garlic Dinner Roll, Par Baked Box-96 ct.:149
- Rosemary Sage Dinner Roll 12ct:360
- Sourdough Dinner Roll 12 ct.:450.
All products must meet federal standards and be delivered within specified freshness requirements.

Period of Performance
Base period from May 1, 2025 to April 30,2026; with four option years extending through April30,2030.

Place of Performance
Deliveries will be made to the following VA Medical Centers:
1. VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System - Los Angeles, CA
2. VA Long Beach Healthcare System - Long Beach, CA
3. VA San Diego Healthcare System - San Diego, CA
4. VA Loma Linda Healthcare System - Loma Linda, CA