Prepared Sandwiches for VA Long Beach Healthcare System

This is a combined set aside for total small business for commercial supplies prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for quotes under solicitation number: 36C26226Q0511 The Department of Veterans Affairs Network

Contracting Office (NCO) 22 intends to establish a firm fixed-price single award indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for VA Long Beach Healthcare System s requirement of freshly made ready-to-eat sandwiches. Requested ready-to-eat sandwiches are stated below. The quantities cited below are estimated quantities for 1-year; quantities are not a contractual statement of precise quantities that the Government will order. The quantities given are estimated only, and no guarantee of their accuracy is either given or implied. The Government will only pay for quantities that are actually ordered and for which the services are fulfilled. CLIN Salient Characteristics Estimated Quantity UOM 0001 BB Roast Beef W/ Pepperoncini on French Sub Sandwiches with roast beef on a French roll, must include pepperoncini, total portion size (roast beef and pepperoncini) must be 3oz or more 1,400 EA 0002 GF Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap 3 oz or more Grilled chicken wrap in white or wheat tortilla 1,400 EA 0003 GF Zesty Turkey Wrap 3 oz or more Turkey meat in a wrap in white or wheat tortilla 1,400 EA 0004 BB Pesto Chicken Pita 3 oz or more Chicken sandwich in pita bread with pesto sauce 1,400 EA 0005 GF Superpower Wedge Vegetarian sandwich on wheat bread 1,400 EA 0006 BB Tri Egg Salad on Wheat 3 oz or more Egg salad sandwich on wheat bread 23,300 EA 0007 GF Classic Turkey Wedge 3 oz or more Turkey sandwich, cut on vertical on white or wheat bread 36,000 EA 0008 BB Tri Tuna Salad on Wheat 3 oz or more Tuna salad sandwich on wheat bread 7,200 EA 0009 BB Tri Chicken Salad on Wheat 3 oz or more Chicken salad sandwich on wheat bread 7,200 EA 0010 GF PHA Roast Beef, Lettuce, & Tomato on Whole Wheat Triangle 3 oz or more Roast beef sandwich with lettuce and tomato 2,420 EA 0011 BB Tri Chicken Salad on White 3 oz or more Chicken salad sandwich on white bread 2,420 EA 0012 BB Peanut Butter/Strawberry on Wheat Peanut butter and strawberry jelly on wheat bread 7,200 EA The solicitation will be in accordance with FAR part 12, subpart 16.5, and part19, Acquisition of Commercial Items, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Small Business Programs, and Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulations as supplemented with additional information in this notice. The North American Industrial System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 311991, Size Standard 700 Employees. The Contractor shall adhere to all federal and state laws and regulations in effect during the term of this contract. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract. The Contract begins on the date of award. System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce

requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM. In advancement of Section 2 of Executive Order 14208, the removal of

requirements related to Executive Order 14057 eliminates all non-statutory sustainability

requirements or preferences in purchases of food service wares, including paper straws. In addition to removing