89--VISN 18 Fresh Milk and Dairy Products

This is not a request for proposal or quote announcement. This is a sources sought notice only, do not submit pricing. Not responding to this sources sought does not preclude participation in any future and potential solicitation. The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their business size classification relative to NAICS code 311511 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. Consistent with the VA's Veterans First Contracting Program, VA is particularly interested in identifying Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and/or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses with the capability to perform. This notice is to identify potential vendors that can provide fresh milk and dairy products at a firm-fixed price for Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 18. Contractor shall furnish fresh milk and dairy products to the Nutrition and Food Services, and in some cases the Canteen Services, located at the following addresses: Phoenix VA Health Care System 650 E Indian School Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85012 Southern Arizona VA Health Care System 3601 S 6th Ave Tucson, AZ 85723 Northern Arizona VA Health Care System 500 N Hwy 89 Prescott, Arizona 86313 New Mexico VA Health Care System 1501 San Pedro SE Albuquerque, NM 87108 Amarillo VA Health Care System 6010 Amarillo Blvd. West Amarillo, TX 79106 West Texas VA Health Care System 300 Veterans Blvd. Big Spring, TX 79720 At this time products and quantities are unknown. All interested and capable respondents are requested to provide the information below. All responses to this notice shall include: Company name Point of contact Email Address Company DUNS number (www.dnb.com) List of available products Geographical location the respondent is able to service Length of time price would remain firm-fixed Responses to this notice should be sent electronically to [email protected]. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received by 5:00 PM ET, Friday, May 2, 2014. All contractors interested in doing business with the Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The website for registration is www.SAM.gov. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses should also indicate whether the company is verified by the VA in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) Database at www.vetbiz.gov.