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2 RFI for Milk Classification Original Set Aside: Product Service Code: 8910 - DAIRY FOODS AND EGGS NAICS Code: 311511 - Fluid Milk Manufacturing Place of Performance: West Haven, CT Bedford, MA Broc... 2 RFI for Milk Classification Original Set Aside: Product Service Code: 8910 - DAIRY FOODS AND EGGS NAICS Code: 311511 - Fluid Milk Manufacturing Place of Performance: West Haven, CT Bedford, MA Brockton, MA/Boston, MA Leeds, MA Manchester, NH Providence, RI WRJ, VT USA Description View Changes Dear Valued Suppliers: This is a Request for Information ( RFI ). VA NCO 1 is interested in comments and feedback regarding the Agency s fresh milk and dairy items to VA Hospitals and Medical Centers. There is no solicitation available currently. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this RFI, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. This RFI does not constitute a commitment from the Government and any information provided in response to this market survey will be used for informational purposes only and will not be released. Any proprietary information submitted will be protected if appropriately marked. Please note that by responding to the instant Agency request, a potential offeror is not promised any future business with the Government. The sole purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research to assist the Agency in crafting an appropriate solicitation in the future. Background: The Agency intends to issue a solicitation and ultimately enter into indefinite quantity contract(s) ( IQC ) with a commercial firm(s) to supply fresh Milk and Dairy products to VHA and VAMC patients in New England. Acceptance of supplies awarded under this solicitation will be limited to fresh product. All products delivered under this contract must conform to the following freshness requirements. Fluid dairy products and other dairy products shall have sufficient remaining shelf life commensurate with good commercial practice. Each container, carton, etc. shall have visible, legible, and understandable sell- by-date or equivalent. 1. Milk, Whipping Cream (fresh), Cream (fresh) and Half-and-Half (fresh), Buttermilk and Eggnog must be delivered with a minimum 10 days shelf life remaining. 2. Whipping Cream (ultra-pasteurized), Half-and-Half (ultra-pasteurized) and Cream (ultra- pasteurized) must be delivered with a minimum 14 days shelf life remaining. 3. Cottage Cheese, cultured and acidified, normal and extended shelf life must be delivered with a minimum 14 days shelf life remaining. 4. Sour Cream must be delivered with a minimum 21 days shelf life remaining. 5. Yogurt must be delivered with a minimum of 18 days shelf life remaining. All dairy facilities must be sanitarily approved and listed on the Food and Drug Administration Interstate Milk Shippers List. Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to (perform the services/provide these supplies) are invited to submit a response to this RFI by 17:30 EST, 30, April 2023. All responses under this RFI must be emailed to Nathan.Langone@va.gov with RFI #36C24123Q0563 in the subject line. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. Interested parties should complete the attached RFI Worksheet and Vendor Questions. Parties may submit additional information related to their capabilities. Responses to this RFI shall not exceed 8 pages. In addition, all submissions should be provided electronically in a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.