8915--VALL Fresh Produce FY26

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a Fresh Produce Contract for the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System. The contract will be for a duration of one year, with an anticipated period of performance from March 13, 2026, to March 12, 2027. The contract type will be an Indefinite Delivery, Firm-Fixed-Price (IDIQ FFP). This is a Small Business set-aside, open market acquisition.

• Vendor must provide high-quality, fresh produce products as listed on the schedule.

• Vendor must be able to deliver to VA Loma Linda Healthcare System between 0600-1600 hours, with a minimum of 3 deliveries per week.

• Deliveries must conform to the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and USDA Grades and Standards.

• Deliveries are scheduled for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, between 5:00 am and 12:30 pm, unless otherwise arranged.

• Products must meet specific quality and freshness standards, including being free from physical hazards and having a pleasing odor and color.

• Packaging and labeling must comply with commercial practices and regulations.

• Contractor must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ FFP)

• Period of Performance: Anticipated March 13, 2026 – March 12, 2027 (one year)

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the "Estimated Quantity (1 Year)" column in the Produce List provides an indication of expected annual demand.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically to Sam.choo@va.gov no later than Friday, March 6, 2026, 10:00 a.m. PST.

• Files should be in PDF format and no larger than 10MB.

• Offerors must be registered in www.sam.gov.

• Questions must be received by Tuesday, March 3, 2026, by 10:00 am PST, sent to Sam.choo@va.gov.

• Award will be made based on lowest price quotation that meets all requirements, in accordance with FAR 52.212-1 and FAR 52.212-2.

• The solicitation is a Small Business set-aside.

• This solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

• SDVOSB and VOSB verification requires registration with the U.S. Small Business Administration at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/.

• Offerors must submit a completed Standard Form 1449 and Section B.1, along with all applicable sections of the solicitation.

• Offerors must provide clear and compelling evidence to meet all requirements.

• Vendor must be an authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller for the proposed Brand name or equal, and submit authorization documentation.

• Electronic signatures and dates are acceptable.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a Fresh Produce Contract for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Loma Linda VA Healthcare System. The requirement is for fresh produce in accordance with sections B.2 and B.3 of the solicitation documents.

• The contractor must demonstrate clear and compelling evidence of meeting all solicitation requirements.

• Specific details regarding the produce requirements are found in sections B.2 and B.3.

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) task orders.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated in the provided text, but the response date is March 6, 2026.

• All quotes must be received by Friday, March 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time (PST).

• Detailed offer submission instructions are referenced in section E.2.

• Award will be made in accordance with FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services).

• This is a Small Business set-aside, open market solicitation.

• Quotes from contractors not eligible as small business concerns will be deemed non-responsive and will not be evaluated.

• There is no NMR Class Waiver under NAICS code 311991.

• The Product Service Code is 8915.

• The NAICS Code is 311991.

• The Contracting Office is Network Contracting Office 22, located in Long Beach, CA (ZIP 90815).

• The Place of Performance is the Loma Linda VA Healthcare System, Loma Linda, CA (ZIP 92357).

• Reference document: 36C26226Q0389.