The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS), San Juan, Puerto Rico intends to negotiate a contract under the authority of The Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12 "Acquisition of Commercial Items" and Part 15 "Contracting by Negotiation". This acquisition is for the purchase of the DAIRY PRODUCTS FOR SAN JUAN VA HOSPITAL 1. LACTOSE FREE MILK 1/2 GALLON 408 EA 2. LOW FAT MILK 1/2 PLASTIC GALLON 3672 EA 3. Low FAT MILK 1/2 PINT, 8 OZ, FRESH PASTEURIZED AND HOMOGENIZED, PACKED IN PLASTIC BOTTLES 61200 EA THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. No solicitation package is available at this time. A determination by the Contracting Officer on the type of set aside to be used will be based on responses to this notice and is solely within the discretion of the Government. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this acquisition is 424430. Fresh milk and produce are excluded from local small business food distributors, since the market research shows that there are no local small business distributors that can provide theses produces with the specific needs. Since other local procurement vehicles meet the criteria and are determined to offer fair and reasonable pricing. These items need to be purchase from a local large distributor. The milk is delivering to the hospital as needed basis since the storage space is very limited. Since this is a sources sought announcement, no evaluation letters will be issued to participants. This synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. Due date for submission of company capabilities, is March 19, 2013 by 3:30 PM, (Atlantic Standard Time). Information will be only accepted by e-mail at
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