Description
This Sources‑Sought Notice seeks market research on qualified vendors capable of supplying a broad range of bread products to two VA health‑care facilities in Texas on a firm‑fixed‑price, base‑plus‑options contract. The contractor will deliver assorted sandwich loaves, rolls, buns, and muffins on a twice‑weekly schedule, must meet shelf‑life, labeling, and packaging standards, and provide its own delivery equipment while adhering to VA inspection and personnel policies. The VA will use the responses to determine the appropriate acquisition method, potential set‑aside status, and contract structure (one‑year base period with up to four optional extensions).
• Deliver a defined list of bread items (e.g., white sandwich loaf, whole‑wheat rolls, English muffins, etc.) to San Antonio and Kerrville VA facilities.
• Follow strict delivery windows (Tuesdays & Fridays 06:00‑16:30 in San Antonio; Tuesdays 06:00‑16:30 in Kerrville) and provide weekly invoicing.
• Comply with shelf‑life (≥ 7 days), labeling, packaging, and VA inspection requirements; contractor personnel must wear branded attire and badges.
• Provide market information on capability, size classification, and socioeconomic status (SDVOSB, HUBZone, etc.) by the October 16, 2026 deadline.