8945--VA San Diego Sandwiches IDIQ

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation Total Small Business set aside for commercial supplies prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for quotes under solicitation number: 36C26226Q0238 The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 22 is looking to establish 1-year firm fixed-price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for variety fresh sandwiches for VA San Diego Healthcare System located at 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161. The period of performance is from 2/1/2026 through 1/31/2027. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies/services at participating VA medical center. Shipping term is FOB Destination. Shipping must be included in the unit cost. Sandwich Description Estimated Quantity Roast Beef, Lettuce, & Tomato wedge (on Wheat) 3 ounces or more roast beef, sliced at least 1.5 millimeters thick 50 Turkey, Lettuce & Tomato wedge (on Wheat) 3 ounces or more turkey, sliced at least 1.5 millimeters thick 11,000 Vegetarian Wedge (Garlic Hummus & Cucumber on Dark Wheat) 1 ounce or more vegetarian protein source 25 Peanut Butter/Strawberry Jelly on Wheat Triangle 50 Egg Salad on Wheat Triangle 3 ounces or more of egg salad 50 Chicken Salad on Wheat Triangle 3 ounces or more of chicken salad 50 Tuna Salad on Wheat Triangle 3 ounces or more tuna salad made with albacore tuna meat 4,200 Chicken Salad on White Triangle 3 ounces or more of chicken salad 50 Egg Salad on White Triangle 3 ounces or more of egg salad 3,600 The quantities cited above are estimated quantities for base and all option periods; quantities are not a contractual statement of precise quantities that the Government will order. The quantities given are estimated only, and no guarantee of their accuracy is either given or implied. The Government will only pay for quantities that are actually ordered and for which the services are fulfilled. The solicitation will be in accordance with FAR Part 12, 16.5, and 19, Acquisition of Commercial Items, Indefinite-Delivery Contracts, Small Business Programs, and Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulations as supplemented with additional information in this notice. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 311991, Size Standard 700 Employees. The Contractor shall adhere to all federal and state laws and regulations in effect during the term of this contract. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract. The Contract begins on the date of award. System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM. In advancement of Section 2 of Executive Order 14208, the removal of requirements related to Executive Order 14057 eliminates all non-statutory sustainability requirements or preferences in purchases of food service wares, including paper straws. In addition to removing requirements related to Executive Order 14057, the attachment also reflects recent updates to Code of Federal Regulation citations for the U.S. Department of Agriculture s BioPreferred® Program, a statutory purchasing preference program. Key solicitation milestones are: Submit any questions regarding this procurement via email to Hestia.Sim@va.gov no later than 10am Pacific Local Time Tuesday, January 6, 2026. No questions will be answered after this date/time unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as determined by the Contracting Officer. Telephonic questions will not be accepted or returned. RFI responses will be responded to as necessary in amendment format which will be posted to contract opportunities at http://SAM.gov. Due to time constraints, responses to the solicitation shall be due on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00 Pacific Time. Offerors are advised that it is your responsibility to review and monitor the website frequently to ensure you have the most up to date information, including amendments. Correspondence or questions may be directed to Hestia Sim, Contracting Specialist at Hestia.Sim@va.gov with " 36C26226Q0238, VA San Diego Sandwiches IDIQ in the subject line within 48 hours of release of this notice. Telephone inquiries will not be honored. Inquiries after the allotted period may not be responded to due to the time constraints of the procurement. All offerors must be registered in www.sam.gov to do business with the Government. Ensure your registration is correct, current and has not expired.