This is a Sources Sought Notice (RFI) for fresh produce for the San Diego VA Healthcare System. The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information on potential qualified sources and their capabilities. The contract is anticipated to be for a base year plus four option years, with a period of performance from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. Evaluation will be based on capability, past performance, and price. Deliveries must comply with federal laws and regulations, including food safety standards. Facilities will be subject to federal government inspection. Responses are due by Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 10:00 am PST, submitted via email to ***@***. *. * RFI requests detailed information on company capabilities, size status, product offerings, pricing, lead times, and compliance with various federal regulations and requirements. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.
The bid notice states that orders shall be placed by email, telephone, in writing via fax, or via contractor web site as mutually agreed upon between the facility COR and contractor one business day prior to the anticipated delivery date. The anticipated period of performance is April 1, 2026 March 31, 2027 for the base year.
The bid notice states that evaluation of offers will be based on capability to meet the government requirements, past performance, and price. Award will be made to the offeror that is determined to be the best value for the government.
The bid notice states that responses to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: 1 submit your capabilities statement illustrating how your organization can cannot meet the list of draft salient characteristics sow requirements. for instances where your company cannot meet the draft salient characteristics sow requirement s, please explain. for instances where your company can meet the draft salient characteristics sow requirement s, please show how your company meets exceeds each requirement. 2 please review the list of draft salient characteristics sow requirements and provide any additional feedback or suggestions. if none, please reply as n a. 3 please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: service disabled veteran owned small business sdvosb, veteran owned small business vosb, hubzone, woman owned small business wosb, large business, etc. 4 is your company considered small under the naics code identified in this rfi 5 are you the manufacturer, authorized distributor, and or can your company provide a solution to the required supplies services described in the list of draft salient characteristics sow
The bid notice states that if it is found that the contractor is not complying with specifications, deliveries will be rejected and the products covered by this contract will be procured in the open market. Any excess cost occasioned by this action will be charged against the contractor’s account.
The bid notice states that the contracting officer or his her designee reserves the right to make pre award, on site survey and inspection of the plant, personnel, equipment and processes of the offeror prior to making award and conditions found will be considered in awarding the contract.