8945--VA San Diego Fresh Sandwiches

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation is set aside for Small Businesses 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: 36C26224Q0408 The Department of Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA 92161 has a requirement for Fresh Sandwiches. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies/services at The VA San Diego Healthcare System located in 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161. Shipping included in cost. Refer to section B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK for more detailed requirements. 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 500 Vegetarian Wedge (Garlic Hummus & Cucumber on Dark Wheat) 1 ounce or more vegetarian protein source 50 Peanut Butter/Strawberry Jelly on Wheat Triangle 50 Egg Salad on Wheat Triangle 3 ounces or more of egg salad 1,000 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 500 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 3,000 Reduced Sodium Ham on Wheat 3 ounces or more ham, sliced at least 1.5 millimeters thick. Sandwich not to exceed 850 mg sodium total. 2,400 Reduced Sodium Turkey on Wheat 3 ounces or more turkey, sliced at least 1.5 millimeters thick. Sandwich not to exceed 750 mg sodium total. 5,000 Reduced Sodium Turkey on White 3 ounces or more turkey, sliced at least 1.5 millimeters thick. Sandwich not to exceed 750 mg sodium total. 5,000 Peanut Butter/Strawberry Jelly on White Triangle 150 Tuna Salad on White Triangle 3 ounces or more of tuna salad 3,000 The solicitation will be in accordance with FAR Part 12, 13, and 19, Acquisition of Commercial Items, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, 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. Key solicitation milestones are: Submit any questions regarding this procurement via email to Hestia.Sim@va.gov no later than 10am Pacific Local Time Friday, January 11, 2024. 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 Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 10:00 Pacific Local 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 " 36C26224Q0408, VA San Diego Fresh Sandwiches 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.