US-FED-00000396573 - 8920--Bread - CTX | Base 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 Central VA Health Care System/Olin E. Teague VA Medical Center in Temple, 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 Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System Olin E. Teague VA Medical Center Doris Miller VA Medical Center 1901 Veteran Memorial Dr. 4800 Memorial Dr. Temple, TX 76504–7451 Waco, TX 76711–1329 Project Description The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) requires the provision and delivery of bread products to the Nutrition and Food Services (N&FS) departments at the Temple and Waco VA campuses. CTVHCS`s N&FS departments prepare and serve meals to inpatients and outpatients at both the Temple and Waco VA campuses on a daily basis. Bread and bread–type products (sandwich bread, hamburger and hot dog rolls, cinnamon swirl bread, and related items) are a recurring, high–volume component of these meals and must be delivered fresh and on a consistent weekly schedule to avoid disruption to meal preparation. 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 Point of Contact Khara Campbell Administrative Officer | ([ phno? redacted ] Richard Gaughan Supervisory Food Service Specialist | ([ phno? redacted ] Delivery Schedule The Contractor shall make deliveries to the N&FS walk–in cooler. VA N&FS staff from the kitchen receiving area must escort the delivery person, unless otherwise directed by facility`s Contracting Officer`s Representative (COR). This requirement applies including on federal holidays. Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System Olin E. Teague VA Medical Center Doris Miller VA Medical Center 1901 Veteran Memorial Dr. 4800 Memorial Dr. Temple, TX 76504–7451 Waco, TX 76711–1329 Delivered Goods The Contractor shall deliver bread orders a minimum of one day per week to both the Temple and Waco N&FS walk–in coolers. VA N&FS staff from the kitchen receiving area must escort the delivery person and obtain a signature from the VA N&FS staff receiving staff. The Government reserves the right to inspect delivered goods for compliance with specifications, including but not limited to correct products, quantities, proper packing, and damaged goods. Any determined unacceptable items will be refused with full credit/replacement due at the discretion of the Government. Freshness Requirement for Bread Products Bread products shall have a sufficient remaining shelf life of no less than seven (7) calendar days from delivery. Bread Products White Sandwich Loaf Whole Wheat Sandwich Loaf White Hamburger Buns White Hot Dog Buns Sliced Cinnamon Swirl Hoagie Rolls Texas Toast Orders All orders will be placed on an as needed basis for delivery one day a week (no exceptions). Specific quantities and delivery dates will be determined in accordance with the delivery schedule by the COR. The Contractor shall not substitute any items and shall not increase or decrease quantities ordered without prior approval from the COR. Order numbers will be provided by the facility at the time the order is placed. Orders may be placed by telephone, in writing, by fax, or given to Contractor personnel as mutually agreed upon by COR and the Contractor. Name: _______________________________________________________ Add