8920--Bread and Bakery Products for VA New Jersey Health Care System (East Orange and Lyons Campus) - Base + 4 Option Years
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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) is soliciting proposals for fresh bread and bakery products to support the VA New Jersey Healthcare System at its East Orange and Lyons campuses. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm-Fixed-Price, Requirements contract. Proposals are due February 13, 2026, at 12:00 EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of fresh, high-quality bread and other baked goods, conforming to USDA Commercial Item Descriptions (CIDs) and producer's specifications. Key requirements include:
- Freshness: Products must be less than 24 hours old upon arrival.
- Delivery: Multiple times per week (Monday-Friday, 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) to both the East Orange and Lyons VA Medical Centers. Emergency deliveries must be possible within 24 hours.
- Sanitary Standards: Products must be processed and packed under sanitary conditions, complying with FDA and USDA guidelines.
- Invoicing: Electronic submission of payment requests is mandatory.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Requirements contract.
- Period of Performance: A base year from February 22, 2026, to February 21, 2027, with four (4) one-year option periods, potentially extending through February 21, 2031.
- Ordering: Delivery orders will be issued as-needed, with a maximum order of $5,000 for a single item or combination.
- Offer Due Date: February 13, 2026, 12:00 EST.
- Published Date: February 4, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit signed and dated proposals including the solicitation number, offeror's details (name, address, phone, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), EFT indicator), information for evaluation factors, responses to provisions, and a statement of agreement with terms. Prices must remain firm for 60 calendar days. Evaluation factors include Technical, Past Performance, and Price, which are considered equally weighted. Price evaluation will encompass all option years. Vendors must bid on all line items for any facility in which they provide a proposal to be considered responsive.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS Code is 311812 - Commercial Bakeries (Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 Employees). Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of quote submission and complete annual representations and certifications via SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates various FAR and VAAR clauses by reference, including security prohibitions related to certain telecommunications equipment and services. Questions should be directed via email to the Contracting Officer, Myra Florisa Green (Myra.Green2@va.gov), with "RFQ no. 36C24226Q0313" in the subject line; telephone requests will not be accepted.