Local Dairy Contract for Wichita, KS VAMC

Dairy Products for Wichita VA Medical Center

This is a Sources Sought Notice and not a solicitation announcement. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of qualified, potential contractors and their socio-economic size classification in accordance with NAICS code 311511 Fluid Milk Manufacturing. Responses will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After a review of the responses to this Sources Sought Notice, a solicitation announcement may be posted. A response to this Sources Sought Notice is not an adequate reply to a potentially forthcoming solicitation.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 15, NCO 15 is seeking qualified potential contractors to provide and deliver Milk and Dairy Products for the VA Medical Center in Wichita Kansas. List of items with estimated quantities can be found in the attached SOW.

These products are currently provided under the Subsistence Prime Vendor (SPV) contract; however, the SPV contract allows for the procurement of dairy, bread, and produce from local vendors.

To respond to this Sources Sought notice, please complete the attached form titled “Sources Sought Response Form” and email the information requested to Robert Bleichner Contract Specialist, at robert.bleichner@va.gov. The closing date and time of this Sources Sought notice is June 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Standard Time. This is not a solicitation and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. Additionally, a response to this Sources Sought notice is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of any forthcoming solicitation.

Attachments:

1. Draft SOW


2. Response form with additional questions for industry. Please return with your response on company letterhead with the information requested. Responses to questions may result in SOW updates.