8910--Dairy Products IDIQ Base Plus 4 OY
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the VA New Mexico Healthcare System in Albuquerque, NM, is soliciting quotes for a Brand Name or Equal Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Milk and Dairy Products. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price with Economic Price Adjustment. Quotes are due by Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. PST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for supplying and delivering Grade A milk and dairy products, including 1% and Whole Milk (1/2 pint cartons), Chocolate Milk (1/2 pint cartons), Creamed Cottage Cheese (5 lb tubs), and Fruit Punch (1 gallon). All products must comply with FDA, USDA, NMDA, and local health department requirements. Deliveries are required twice weekly, typically on Monday and Thursday, between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. The contractor must provide delivery equipment and replace rejected items the same day by 3:00 p.m. at no additional cost. Products must be properly packed and date-labeled, with decoding charts provided for coded dates.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Contract with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA).
- Period of Performance: A Base Year (2026) plus four option years (2027-2031).
- Pricing: Base Year pricing is firm. Option Year pricing may be adjusted annually based on the Producer Price Index (PPI) for Dairy Product Manufacturing (PCU31153115).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Product Service Code: 8910 (Dairy Foods And Eggs).
- Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs VA New Mexico Healthcare System, Albuquerque, NM.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, by 10:00 a.m. PST.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Sam.choo@va.gov, referencing RFQ 36C26226Q0455. Files must be in PDF or Microsoft Excel format and no larger than 10MB.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in www.sam.gov. SDVOSB and VOSB verification requires SBA registration.
- Evaluation: Award will be made in accordance with FAR 52.212-1 and FAR 52.212-2. Evaluation will be based on PRICE ONLY, following a determination of technical acceptability.
Additional Notes
Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted by Thursday, March 19, 2026, by 10:00 a.m. PST, to Sam.choo@va.gov. The primary contact is Sam Choo, Contract Specialist, at sam.choo@va.gov.