US-FED-00000396556 - 8920--Bread | Base Plus 4 Option Years - Deadline October 16,2026

This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government. This notice is intended strictly for Market Research. This is a Request for Information ONLY. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The Department of Veterans Affairs Amarillo VA Health Care System/Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center in Amarillo, Texas intends to award a contract for a firm fixed price contract for the purchase of Bread Products. The Government is conducting a market survey to help determine the availability and technical capability of qualified service–disabled veteran–owned small businesses, veteran–owned small businesses, small businesses, HUBZone small businesses and/or other large businesses capable of serving the needs identified below. This notice of intent is for open market as well as Federal Supply Schedule items. The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification/ socioeconomic status (service–disabled veteran owned small business, veteran owned small business, women owned small business, HUB Zone, 8(a), small business or large business), relative to NAICS 311812 with a size standard of 1,000 Employees. Responses to this notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set–aside is possible. Interested parties may e–mail [email? redacted] by October 16, 2026 10:00 AM CST. Statement of Work Project Title Bread Delivery Project Location Amarillo VA Health Care System Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center Nutrition and Food Service (120) 6010 West Amarillo Boulevard Amarillo, TX 79106–1990 Project Description Delivery of bread to the Nutrition and Food Service (N&FS). Period of Performance Base 12/01/2026 – 11/30/2027 Option Year 1 12/01/2027 – 11/30/2028 Option Year 2 12/01/2028 – 11/30/2029 Option Year 1 12/01/2029 – 11/30/2030 Option Year 1 12/01/2030 – 11/30/2031 Delivery Schedule Deliveries shall be made to the N&FS but must have someone from the kitchen receiving area to escort delivery person, unless otherwise directed by the participating facility s COR, including National holidays. Amarillo Veterans Health Care System N&FS Delivery Schedule One (1) time per week | Monday between 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM No Exceptions. Delivery Location Amarillo VA Health Care System Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center Nutrition & Food Service 6010 Amarillo Blvd. West, Room 2010D Amarillo, TX 79106 Delivered Goods The Government reserves the right to inspect delivered goods for compliance with specifications, including but not limited to, correct products, quantities, proper packing, damaged goods, etc. Any determined unacceptable items will be refused with full credit/replacement due at the discretion of the Government. Replacement of rejected products shall be delivered the same day no later than 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise specified by the COR. The Contractor shall be responsible for delivery to the appropriate locations specified by the delivery schedule or COR. The Contractor shall provide the necessary means to accomplish such delivery (e.g.: hand truck, dolly, cart, etc. bread rack) The Government assumes no obligation to provide and/or make available to the Contractor, any such means required for such delivery, nor shall the Government be required to accept shipment should the Contractor be unable to make delivery as required. Freshness Requirement for Bread Products Bread products shall have sufficient remaining shelf life commensurate with good commercial practices and at a minimum: Bread must be delivered within a reasonable industry standard time after five days shelf life Bread Product White Sandwich Loaf Whole Wheat Sandwich Loaf Orders All orders will be placed on an as needed basis for delivery one day a week (no exceptions). Specific quantities according to the set PAR level and delivery dates will be determined in accordance with the delivery schedule by the COR. Contractor will not substitute any items and will not increase or decrease quantities ordered without prior approval from the COR. Order numbers will be set by Par level in agreement between the COR and the vendor. Removal of outdated bread and credit for this bread to be provided by vendors each delivery day. Order can be placed by telephone, in writing or fax, or given to the Contractor personnel as mutually agreed upon between the COR and the Contractor. Orders Placed by Telephone Contractor shall provide in the space provided below the name, location, and telephone number of the office where orders may be placed by phone: Name: ______________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________ _______________________________________________