89--MILK CONTRACT

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The VA Central Iowa HCA in Des Moines Iowa has a requirement for Dairy Products and will be requesting quotes to provide the following Dairy Products for its Nutrition and Food Service. We anticipate award of a fixed price contract for BRAND NAME OR EQUAL: MILK 2% PASTEURIZED V2 PINT CONTAINERS. (161,695) MILK, SKIM PASTEURIZED Y2 PINT CONTAINER. (37,595) COTTAGE CHEESE, 2 % MILK FAT, 5 LB CONTAINERS. (832) MILK, CHOCOLATE NONFAT 1/2 PINT CONTAINER. (153,330) MILK, 2% PASTEURIZED 1 GALLON CONTAINER. (416) PLACE OF DELIVERY: VA CENTRAL IOWA HCA, NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICE, 3600 30TH 51 BEET, DES MOINES, IOWA 50310. DELIVERY SHOULD BE F.O.B. DESTINATION. ALL PROSPECTIVE QUOTERS SHALL BE REGISTERED IN THE CENTRAL CONTRACTORS REGISTRY (CCR). WE ANTICIPATE ISSUING THE SOLICITIATION ON FEBRUARY 7, 2011 WITH A CLOSING DATE ON February 21, 2011. PLEASE DIRECT ANY QUESTION TO DENISE MCDANEL, PURCHASING AGENT 515-699-5716. OR BY E-MAIL denise.mcdanelava.gov. MILK IS DELIVERED TWICE/WEEK ON MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS. WE CURRENTLY ORDER MILK ON MONDAYS FOR ORDERS ON THURSDAY DELIVER AND THURSDAYS FOR OUR MONDAY DELIVERY. THE ORDER IS PUT IN BY NOON ON THESE DAYS. OUR CARTONS OF 2% MILK COMES IN CASES OF 48 CARTONS. CHOCOLATE MILK COMES IN CASES OF 50 CARTONS. OUR GALLONS OF 2% MILK COME 4 GALLONS PER CASE. THE GALLONS CAN BE ORDERED BY THE GALLON INSTEAD OF BY THE CASE. WHEN ORDERING WE ORDER ENOUGH MILK FOR 1 DAY PAST DELIVERY WHICH PERMITS ENOUGH MILK IN INVENTORY IF THE REFRIGERATOR BREAKS DOWN, DELIVERY IS LATE OR IF WE WERE SHORTED MILK ON THE LAST DELIVERY. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT UPON AWARD TO MAKE FORMAL SINGLE OR MULTIPLE AWARDS. THE GOVERNMENT WILL AWARD TO THE RESPONSIBLE OFFEROR(S) WHOSE OFFER, CONFORMING TO THE SOLICITATION, THAT ARE CONSIDERED TO BE MOST ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE Government, with past performance and price considered, prices being rated higher that past performance. All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will be posted to the General Services Administration's Federal Business Opportunities Website: http://www.fedbizopps.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to insure they have the most up-to-date information about this solicitation. The anticipated date orf receipt of quotes is February 21, 2011 at 10AM central time. Payment will be made using Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Each offer is required per 52.212-3 to complete their representations and certifications via the On-line Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA) at http://orca.bon.dov. Faith-Based and Community Based Organizations is included.