Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive nutrition and food services for the Hampton VA Medical Center. The contract covers all aspects of hospital food operations—including meal planning, preparation, delivery, snack and nourishment production, ware‑washing, sanitation, staffing, uniform provision, and compliance with FDA Food Code, VHA directives, and infection‑control standards. The award will be a base‑year contract (20 Sept 2026 – 19 Sept 2027) with up to four one‑year option extensions. The contractor must supply certified food‑service personnel, manage inventory, support special meals/events, and adhere to rigorous security, privacy, and safety requirements. The total estimated contract value is $47 million.
• Full‑service hospital food production for ~220 beds (acute care, mental health, CLC, SCI, hospice, domiciliary)
• Daily preparation of three meals plus snacks, tray assembly, and delivery to patient units
• Ware‑washing, equipment cleaning, and sanitation per 2022 FDA Food Code
• Staffing management, including ServSafe‑certified cooks, supervisors, and uniformed personnel
• Compliance with VA security, HIPAA, OSHA, TJC, and VHA directives
• Option to extend contract for four additional one‑year periods (total up to 5 years)
• Monthly invoicing through the VA Tungsten system; contractor must be SAM‑registered