8960--Supply - Dairy Products - Nutrition/Food Services Ann Arborview on SAM.gov

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT request for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to determine the following: The interest and capability of small business, especially service-disabled veteran owned small business and veteran owned small business. Whether the business source is a manufacturer or authorized distributor, verified by an authorization letter from the original equipment manufacturer; and Size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 311511 for the proposed acquisition. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10 is seeking potential sources for a Dairy products, to be provided for the LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center, 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. All items shall be new; refurbished/used items are not acceptable. Brand name or equal requirements: The LTC Charles S. Kettles Veterans Affairs Medical Center Nutrition and Food Service has a requirement for various dairy products to include BRAND NAME OR EQUAL PRODUCTS: Product # Product Description Fiscal Year 2027 Projected Volumes 1421 Milk, Skim Vitamin A & D Carton 186 1977 Juice, Orange 4 oz. 20,884 35961 Sherbet, Orange Cup 5,215 8508 Juice, Apple 4 oz. 16,251 21680 Cottage Cheese, Lowfat 4,457 1165 Milk, Whole Carton 26,327 1331 Milk, 2% Reduced Fat 12,036 35958 Ice Cream Cup, Vanilla Frozen 8,463 5404 Milk, Skim Carton 24,045 1555 Chocolate Milk, 1% 6,896 35959 Ice Cream Cup, Chocolate Frozen 7,109 23641 Yogurt, Peach 4 oz. 3,106 20470 Yogurt, Vanilla 6 oz.oz. 2,764 23640 Yogurt, Blueberry 4 oz. 2,896 23639 Yogurt, Strawberry 4 oz. 2,689 All products must be in disposable packaging. Glass recycling cannot be accommodated. DESCRIPTION OF AGREEMENT This agreement shall govern the terms and conditions and prices under which the contractor shall furnish, and the Federal Government shall order dairy products for the LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center, 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. This is for a Base Year + 4 Option Years, where pricing shall be firm for a one-year time period- price changes will not be made throughout the year. EXTENT OF OBLIGATION The Federal Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized calls placed against this agreement. Delivery Instructions. All deliveries shall be made to: LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center, 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. The type of delivery order will be specified when the order is placed, and the Contractor shall deliver within the timelines stated below: Routine: All routine orders shall be delivered within 24 (twenty-four) hours according to the delivery location in the above SOW, during normal business hours. Routine deliveries are not required on the weekends or federal holidays. Routine stock delivery orders w…