8915--VASD Fresh Produce Base Plus 4 OY
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 San Diego Healthcare System, is soliciting quotes for a Brand Name or Equal Fresh Produce Delivery Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and aims to secure fresh produce for a base year plus four option years. Quotes are due by Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing fresh produce items as detailed in the Statement of Work (Section B.2). Key requirements include:
- Compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations for preparation, packaging, labeling, storage, distribution, and sales of produce.
- Ensuring manufacturing plants are inspected by the Federal Government.
- Delivering products that are clean, sound, wholesome, and free from physical hazards.
- Providing fresh produce with a minimum of 5 days remaining shelf life for prepared items.
- Adhering to commercial practices and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for packaging and labeling. Orders will be placed via email, telephone, fax, or the contractor's website.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: A base year from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, followed by four option years, extending the contract until April 31, 2031.
- Economic Price Adjustment (EPA): The contract includes an EPA clause based on the Consumer Price Index for Food at Home (CPI-FAH), with annual price increases capped at +8% and decreases floored at -3% relative to the previous year's unit price.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: Thursday, May 7, 2026, by 10:00 AM PST.
- Submission Method: Electronically to Sam.choo@va.gov. Files must be in PDF format and not exceed 10MB.
- Questions Due: Friday, May 1, 2026, by 10:00 AM PST, also to Sam.choo@va.gov.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in www.sam.gov and include their SAM UEI number. SDVOSB and VOSB verification requires registration with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
- Award Basis: Award will be made based on "Best Value" to the Government, considering technical acceptability, past performance, and price.
- Evaluation Factors: Capability to meet Government requirements, past performance, and price. Preference may be given to offers providing prices for products in specified containers, though alternate container options are acceptable.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, open market. No Non-Manufacturer rule waiver is in place.
Additional Notes
This is a Brand Name or Equal requirement. Award will be made in accordance with ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services). The contracting office is Network Contracting Office 22.