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This notice is intended strictly for Market Research. This is a Request for Information ONLY. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations.\n\nThe Department of Veterans Affairs Central VA Health Care System/Olin E. Teague VA Medical Center in Temple, Texas intends to award a contract for a firm fixed price contract for the purchase of Bread Products.  \n\nThe Government is conducting a market survey to help determine the availability and technical capability of qualified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, small businesses, HUBZone small businesses and/or other large businesses capable of serving the needs identified below. This notice of intent is for open market as well as Federal Supply Schedule items.\n\nThe purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification/ socioeconomic status (service-disabled veteran owned small business, veteran owned small business, women owned small business, HUB Zone, 8(a), small business or large business), relative to NAICS 311812 with a size standard of 1,000 Employees. Responses to this notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. \n\nYour responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. Interested parties may e-mail Maria.Hofmann@va.gov by October 16, 2026 10:00 AM CST.\n\nStatement of Work\n\nProject Title\nBread Delivery  \n\nProject Location(s)  \nVA North Texas Health Care System  VA North Texas Health Care System\nDallas VA Medical Center    Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center\n4500 S. 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The COR shall document all verbal orders with contract and purchase order number, date and time of order, and contractor s ordering clerk's name.\n\nProduct Availability\nThe contractor must notify the Government if any product becomes unavailable or is available on a limited basis, offering possible substitutions and/or alternative sources.\n\nProcurement from Another Source\nIf procurement from an alternate source is required due to the contractor's fault, the contractor is responsible for any price difference and additional charges.\n\nQuality Management\nThe Government reserves the right to inspect any delivery vehicle for sanitation conditions, proper refrigeration, and cargo area temperature. \n\nContractor Delivery Personnel\nAll contractor personnel must wear distinctive clothing and badges bearing the name of the contractor, their picture, and name in English, with proper hair restraints.\n\nInvoices\nThe contractor shall submit proper invoices weekly to N&FS. 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This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations.\n\nThe Department of Veterans Affairs Central VA Health Care System/Olin E. Teague VA Medical Center in Temple, Texas intends to award a contract for a firm fixed price contract for the purchase of Bread Products.\n\nThe Government is conducting a market survey to help determine the availability and technical capability of qualified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, small businesses, HUBZone small businesses and/or other large businesses capable of serving the needs identified below. This notice of intent is for open market as well as Federal Supply Schedule items.\n\nThe purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification/ socioeconomic status (service-disabled veteran owned small business, veteran owned small business, women owned small business, HUB Zone, 8(a), small business or large business), relative to NAICS 311812 with a size standard of 1,000 Employees. Responses to this notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions.\n\nYour responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. Interested parties may e-mail Maria.Hofmann@va.gov by October 16, 2026 10:00 AM CST.\n\nStatement of Work\n\nProject Title\nBread Delivery\n\nProject Location(s)\nVA North Texas Health Care System VA North Texas Health Care System\nDallas VA Medical Center Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center\n4500 S. 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This is a Request for Information ONLY. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations.\n\nThe Department of Veterans Affairs Central VA Health Care System/Olin E. Teague VA Medical Center in Temple, Texas intends to award a contract for a firm fixed price contract for the purchase of Bread Products.\n\nThe Government is conducting a market survey to help determine the availability and technical capability of qualified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, small businesses, HUBZone small businesses and/or other large businesses capable of serving the needs identified below. This notice of intent is for open market as well as Federal Supply Schedule items.\n\nThe purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification/ socioeconomic status (service-disabled veteran owned small business, veteran owned small business, women owned small business, HUB Zone, 8(a), small business or large business), relative to NAICS 311812 with a size standard of 1,000 Employees. Responses to this notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions.\n\nYour responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. 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This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations.\n\nThe Department of Veterans Affairs Central VA Health Care System/Olin E. Teague VA Medical Center in Temple, Texas intends to award a contract for a firm fixed price contract for the purchase of Bread Products.  \n\nThe Government is conducting a market survey to help determine the availability and technical capability of qualified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, small businesses, HUBZone small businesses and/or other large businesses capable of serving the needs identified below. This notice of intent is for open market as well as Federal Supply Schedule items.\n\nThe purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification/ socioeconomic status (service-disabled veteran owned small business, veteran owned small business, women owned small business, HUB Zone, 8(a), small business or large business), relative to NAICS 311812 with a size standard of 1,000 Employees. Responses to this notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. \n\nYour responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. Interested parties may e-mail Maria.Hofmann@va.gov by October 16, 2026 10:00 AM CST.\n\nStatement of Work\n\nProject Title\nBread Delivery  \n\nProject Location(s)  \nVA North Texas Health Care System  VA North Texas Health Care System\nDallas VA Medical Center    Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center\n4500 S. 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