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THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION ABOUT PRICING, DELIVERY, THE MARK... THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION ABOUT PRICING, DELIVERY, THE MARKET, AND CAPABILITIES IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI FOR PLANNING PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a Sources Sought Notice / RFI only. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice / RFI is to gain information about potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 311991 (size standard of 700 Employees). Responses to this Sources Sought Notice / RFI will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Notice / RFI, further RFIs and/or a solicitation or other announcements may be published. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking sources capable of providing list of Fresh Produce for Nutrition and Food Service for Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System. Scope: Contractor shall provide listed products at firm-fixed-price during contractual performance period. ITEM EST QTY SIZE APPLE, GALA, FRESH, 2.75 IN-WASHINGTON EXTRA FANCY, 125 COUNT/CASE 200 CS BANANA, PETITE, FRESH, 150 COUNT/CASE, RIPENESS SCALE # 4, MORE YELLOW THAN GREEN, FIRM, CUT FULL TOP FINGERS, LEVEL C PACKAGING. FED Y-B-91D. 40 LB. 600 CS CABBAGE, GREEN, FRESH, U.S. NO. 1 DICED, TRIMMED-CORED, 2 INCHES X 2 INCHES, 4/5 POUND VACUUM SEAL BAGS PER CASE LABELED WITH A 5 DAY EXPIRATION DATE. 250 CS CABBAGE, RED, FRESH, U.S. NO. 1 DICED, TRIMMED-CORED, 2 INCHES X 2 INCHES, 4/5 POUND VACUUM SEAL BAGS PER CASE LABELED WITH A 5 DAY EXPIRATION DATE. 250 CS CARROT, BABY, FRESH, READY TO USE, PEELED, 100-2 OZ BAG PER CASE, A-A-20191B, STYLE IV, SIZE A. ALL BAGS SHOW MFG. 14 DAY EXPIRATION DATE. 150 CS CELERY, FRESH, DICED, 1/4 INCH, U.S. NO. 1 GRADE. PACKED IN 5 POUND VACUUM SEAL PLASTIC BAG. LABELED WITH A FIVE DATE EXPIRATION DATE. 100 BG FRUIT SALAD MIX CUP, FRESH CUT, 4 OZ CUP, MIX OF FRESH FRUIT CHUNKS, 1 INCH DIA. TO BE CANTALOUPE, HONEYDEW AND RED SEEDLESS GRAPES, PACKED IN PLASTIC CUP LESS THAN 3" TALL. ALL CUPS TO BE DATED LABELED WITH A 5 DAY EXPIRATION DATE. 15,000 EA LEMONS, SLICED 1/4", FRESH, 5 POUND TUB ARE TO BE LABELED WITH A FIVE (5) DATE EXPIRATION DATE 100 TUB LETTUCE, GREEN, FRESH, LEAF CROWNS, WELL TRIMMED AND DEVELOPED, U.S. NO. 1 GRADE, 300 LEAF COUNT PER CASE. PACKED 10 POUND CASE. 200 CS MIX, SALAD, FRESH, CHOPPED RED CABBAGE 10%, ROMAINE LETTUCE 80%, AND SHREDDED CARROTS 10%. PACKED 4/5 POUND PLASTIC BAG CASE. A-A 20316, TYPE II, STYLE H. CABBAGE TYPE 1, STYLE M. ALL BAG ARE TO BE SEAL AND LABELED WITH A 5 DAY EXPIRATION DATE. ICEBERG LETTUCE IS NOT BE USED OR SUBSITUTED IN THIS MIX. 1000 CS MUSHROOM, FRESH, SLICED, WHITE, MEDIUM 1-1/4INCH TO 1-3/4 INCH, U.S.NO. 1 GRADE, PACKED 4/2.5POUND PLASTIC BAG/CASE LABELED WITH A 5 DAY EXPIRATION DATE 100 CS ONION, RED, FRESH, SLICED ¼ INCH, PEELED, SLAB CUT, ROUGH SLICED FOR HAMBUGERS. PACKED 5 POUND VACUUM SEALED PLASTIC BAG, LABELED WITH A 5 DAY EXPIRATION DATE. 150 BG ONION, YELLOW, FRESH, DICED ¼ INCH, PEELED, PACKED IN 5 POUND VACUUM SEAL PLASTIC BAG. DATE LABLE WITH A 5 DAY EXPIRATION DATE. FED HH-V 1867/4. 220 BG ONION, YELLOW, FRESH, SLICED ¼ INCH, PEELED, SLAB CUT, ROUGH SLICED FOR HAMBUGERS. PACKED 5 POUND VACUUM SEAL PLASTIC BAG. LABELED WITH A 5 DAY EXPIRATION DATE. FED-HHH-V1867/4 240 BG ORANGE, FRESH, NAVEL, MEDIUM SIZE, U.S. NO. 1, PEELED, 4-OZ CUP, CONTAINER NOT TO EXCEED 3 IN HEIGHT, WHOLE SEGMENT, NOT BROKEN, WATERY, DISCOLORED 12,000 EA ORANGE, FRESH, NAVEL, U.S. NO. 1 GRADE, 113 COUNT/CASE, LEVEL C PACKAGING, FED Y-F-1741/13. 40 POUND CASE 300 CS PARSLEY, FRESH U.S. NO. 1 GRADE, CURLY LEAF, GOOD GREEN COLOR. FREE FROM DECAY, SEED STEMS, YELLOW OR DISCOLORED LEAVES, WILTING, FREEZING, DIRT. FED Y-F-1741/20. PACKED IN 1 POUND VACUUM SEAL PLASTIC BAG LABELED WITH A 5 DAY EXPIRATION DATE. LEVEL C PACKAGING. 60 BG PEAR, BARTLETT, GREEN, FRESH, U.S. NO. 1, MATURE, FIRM, RIPE, WELL FORMED, FREE FROM DECAY AND DAMAGE, CLEAN. 135 COUNT/CASE 80 CS PEPPER, GREEN, FRESH, DICED ¼ INCH, U.S. NO. 1 GRADE, PACKED IN 5 POUND VACUUM SEAL PLASTIC BAG. LABELED WITH A 5 DATE EXPIRATION DATE. 150 BG POTATO, FRESH, PEELED, DICED ½ INCH, U.S. NO. 1 GRADE, RUSSET WHITE. PACKED 10 POUND VACUUM SEAL PLASTIC BAG. LABELED WITH A 5 DAY EXPIRATION DATE 300 BG POTATO, RUSSET, FRESH, 120 COUNT CASE 160 CS POTATOES, RED, U.S. NO. 1, QUARTERED 1/2" X 2", SKIN ON, 10 POUNDBAG PACK IN VACUUM SEAL BAG AND LABELED WITH A 5 DATE EXPIRATION DATE. 600 BG SPINACH, FRESH, LEAF, WASHED, CLEANED, U.S. NO. 1 GRADE, PACKED 4 /2.5 POUND PLASTIC BAG/CASE. ALL BAGS TO BE LABELED WITH A 5 DAY EXPIRATION DATE 160 CS TOMATO, FRESH, SLICED, 1/4 INCH CUT THICK, U.S. NO. 1 GRADE, 2 1/2 INCHES MINIMUM DIAMETER, LIGHT RED TO RED, 90 COUNT PER TRAY. PACK IN CONTAINER ACCORDING TO APPROVED INDUSTRY STANDARDS TO DRAIN EXCESS LIQUID AWAY FROM PRODUCT. LABELED WITH A 5 DAY EXPIRATION DATE 800 CS SCOPE OF WORK: The contractor shall deliver fresh fruits and vegetables products to the Greater Los Angeles Healthcare system, address is listed below. Orders shall be placed on an as needed basis, in accordance with delivery schedules listed in the Statement of Work (SOW), by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Orders shall be placed by email, telephone, in writing via fax, or given to Contractor personnel as mutually agreed upon between the facility COR and Contractor. The awarded contract shall be for 12 months from the date of award. Anticipated Period of Performance is 1/1/2025 12/31/2025. VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) Nutrition and Food Services Bldg. 605 (120) Loading Dock 11301 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90073 DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT 1. ORDERS: The Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) of Nutrition and Food Service shall place orders by email, telephone, in writing via fax, or any manner consistent with accepted business practices. Orders may be placed no later than 24 hours prior to delivery date. Orders placed will be made by order cut-off time of 6:00 AM the prior day for next day delivery. Emergency orders may be placed same day of delivery. When required, the Government shall request written confirmation of the oral calls to confirm the requested order. Legend for Abbreviations in Line Items: BG = Bag; CO = Container; CS = Case; EA = Each 2. PACKAGING: a. All products shall be prepared and packaged under modern sanitary conditions in strict accordance with the guidelines provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, using the best commercial practices that are standard for the industry. All containers shall be clean, sound and securely covered or sealed to provide adequate protection from dirt, filth and contamination. All products/ingredients shall be clean, sound, wholesome and free from evidence of rodent or insect infestation. Failure to comply with this provision shall be considered grounds for default of the contract. b. All packaging shall be in accordance with commercial labeling complying with Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and regulations promulgated there under. c. All vegetables and salads shall be grade A or U.S. NO. 1. Salads shall be thoroughly washed in water, Process/Pre-cut vegetables shall be vacuum packed/heat seal in heavy duty food grade plastic bags (2- 1/2mm minimum), pin-hole free, in a temperature-controlled atmosphere (i.e. vegetables are to be re-cooled, packed under refrigerated conditions.) Garden salad and spinach are not to be vacuum packed, but heat sealed. The level of vacuum to be adjusted to the type of product. No preservatives shall be added to per-cut items. Each bag/tray for vegetables and salads (including 4 and 8 oz.) containers, shall be stamp with a Use-by date label showing expiration date of five (5) days from the date of delivery. Unopened vegetables must be guaranteed to remain in fresh, crisp condition for at least five (5) days after delivery. One (1) oz. per-package carrots are to have a manufacturing Use-by date of 14 days from date of delivery. Sliced/diced tomato shall be packed in rigid containers that allow drainage of water off the product according to the latest approved industry standards to maintain a 5-day shelf life. Failure to comply with this requirement shall render this contract into default and termination. d. All items must be identified with readable, open code dates. e. Unless otherwise specified, preservation, packaging and packing shall be to a degree of protection to preclude damage during normal shipping conditions, handling, etc. and shall conform to normal commercial practices and applicable carrier rules and regulations involving shipment from contractor to the receiving activity for storage. Shipping containers shall be in compliance with National Motor Freight Classification and Uniform Freight Classification (issues in effect at time of shipment). 3. DELIVERIES: a. All deliveries shall conform in every aspect to the provisions of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, USC Title 21, Chapter 9 (FD&C Act) and regulations promulgated there under. b. Where applicable, the interpretation of requirements (descriptive terms), methods ascertaining grades, testing, etc., shall be in accordance with those contained in the U.S. Standards for the products in effect on the date of solicitation. c. Deliveries shall be made to the Department of Veterans Affairs VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Bldg. 605, 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90073 Back Dock/Kitchen Receiving area, unless otherwise directed by the COR. d. Deliveries shall be made of specified items in quantities indicated in the purchase order provided by the VA Greater Los Angeles. e. All items shall be delivered in an enclosed refrigerated truck that maintains an internal product temperature of no greater than 40 degrees Fahrenheit and no less than 33 degrees Fahrenheit for dairy products and protects the products from contamination or any violation. Items not meeting these criteria will be rejected. f. Offloading of product shall occur in the presence of VA authorized receiving personnel only. g. Contractor shall be responsible for providing hand trucks, dollies for produce, required to affect delivery to appropriate location. h. Deliveries shall be made to VA Greater Los Angeles Bldg. 605 Loading Dock: Monday through Friday, except holidays, between the hours of 6:00 am and 7:30 am, without exception. i. NATIONAL HOLIDAYS: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 6103, Executive Order 11582 and Public Law 94-97, the following holidays are observed and for the purposes of this contract are defined as Legal Federal Official Holidays : New Year's Day 1 January Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday in January President's Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day 4 July Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veteran's Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a National Holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the proceeding Friday is observed as a National Holiday by U.S. Government Agencies. Also included would be any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a National Holiday. 4. DISTRIBUTION FACILITY LOCATION: The Contractors' distribution facilities must be located within a 150-mile radius of the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. 5. INSPECTIONS: a. DELIVERED GOODS: The Government reserves the right to inspect delivered goods for compliance of specifications, including, but not limited to, correct product(s) and quantities, proper packaging, damaged goods, etc. The contractor shall demonstrate compliance with performance standards by showing that their process adherences to an appropriately designed, Validated Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plan. b. Any items determined unacceptable shall be refused with full credit/replacement, at the discretion of the Government. Replacement of rejected products shall be delivered the same day no later than 1:00 p.m., unless otherwise specified by the COR. c. DELIVERY VEHICLES: The Government further reserves the right to enter and inspect any vehicle used to deliver goods for, but not limited to, compliance of sanitation conditions, proper refrigeration, etc. Such inspection shall be made on a random basis, upon delivery, at the discretion of the COR. d. Facilities: The Government may, prior to the contract award or at any time during the term of the contract, inspect the contractor s plant, personnel, equipment, and process to ensure compliance with state and federal sanitation regulation requirements. All products furnished under the awarded contract shall be processed at plants that have been inspected by Federal Government. Approved inspection reports or another VA Facility or other Federal Government agency will be accepted as satisfactory evidence that the facilities/plants meet these requirements, provided that the inspections were made not more than six (6) months prior to the proposed period. (1) Contractor shall provide here under the name and address of the plant(s) to be utilized for performance of this contract: (2) In the event another Federal Agency has inspected the plant listed, within the past year, please indicate the agency's name 6. LABORATORY REPORTS: Upon request the Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with a copy of laboratory reports, prepared by an official of a Federal, State, or County laboratory and shall include chemical and bacteriological examination results and certification that adequate Public Health controls are in effect at the plant and are being observed. 6. CONTRACTOR DELIVERY PERSONNEL: All Contractor delivery personnel shall be required to wear a full company uniform, which clearly displays the name of the company and the individual, and shall be of a neat, clean appearance with appropriate hair containment. Contractor s employees shall wear identification (ID) badges during the entire period of time while on VA Facility. ID badges must have an identifying picture, name of the individual and the represented company depicted. 7. THE HAZARDOUS ANALYSIS CONTROL POINTS (HACCP) PLAN: The contractor shall demonstrate compliance with performance standards by showing that their process adherences to an appropriately designed validated HACCP plan. The contractor shall provide valid HACCP plan to the VA San Diego and VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare Systems. If your company is interested and capable of providing the required supplies/services, please provide the information indicated below OR your intent, interest to participation, and information provided will not be considered as valid for research purpose. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Submit your capabilities statement illustrating how your organization can/cannot meet the list of DRAFT/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS/SOW requirements. For instances where your company cannot meet the DRAFT/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS/SOW requirement(s), please explain. For instances where your company can meet the DRAFT/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS/SOW requirement(s), please show how your company meets/exceeds each requirement. (2) Please review the list of DRAFT/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS/SOW requirements and provide any additional feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A. (3) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc. (4) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified in this RFI? (5) Are you the manufacturer, authorized distributor, and/or can your company provide a solution to the required supplies/services described in the list of DRAFT/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS/SOW? (6) If you are a large business, do you have any designated/authorized distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of contact and size status (if available). (7) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified. (8) Limitations on Subcontracting: How does your business ensure compliance with the limitations on subcontracting as outlined in 13 CFR § 125.6? (9) Are the items you are identifying/providing considered Commercial of the Shelf (COTS) items as defined in FAR Part 2.101 under commercial items? (10) Non-Manufacturer Rule: If applicable, can you confirm your business complies with the Non-Manufacturer rule? Specifically, does your company: Provide a product from a small business manufacturer or processor? Not exceed 500 employees? Primarily engage in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sell the type of item being supplied? Take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice? (11) Please indicate whether your product conforms to the requirements of the Buy American Act? (12) What is your lead time to deliver a single unit with all components? Is there scale in lead time with greater quantities? Please elaborate. (13) What is estimated life span of your solution? What support/services does that entail? (14) Does your organization offer a leasing solution? Please elaborate. (15) Does your company have a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) GSA/NAC/SAC/BPA/NASA SEWP or any other Federal Government contract? If so, please provide the contract number(s). (16) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC/SAC/BPA/NASA SEWP or any other Federal Government contract holder, are all the items/solutions you are providing information about available on your schedule/contract? Please state if all or some items are available on the contract. (17) General pricing of your products/solution is encouraged. Pricing will be used for the purpose of market research only. It will not be used to evaluate for any type of award. (18) Please provide your SAM.gov Unique Entity ID/Cage Code number. Please indicate if manufacturer is/will be US domestic Small Business / US Domestic Large Business / Foreign Product COO/Manufactured from APPLE, GALA, FRESH, 2.75 IN-WASHINGTON EXTRA FANCY, 125 COUNT/CASE BANANA, PETITE, FRESH, 150 COUNT/CASE, RIPENESS SCALE # 4, MORE YELLOW THAN GREEN, FIRM, CUT FULL TOP FINGERS, LEVEL C PACKAGING. FED Y-B-91D. 40 LB. CABBAGE, GREEN, FRESH, U.S. NO. 1 DICED, TRIMMED-CORED, 2 INCHES X 2 INCHES, 4/5 POUND VACUUM SEAL BAGS PER CASE LABELED WITH A 5 DAY EXPIRATION DATE. CABBAGE, RED, FRESH, U.S. NO. 1 DICED, TRIMMED-CORED, 2 INCHES X 2 INCHES, 4/5 POUND VACUUM SEAL BAGS PER CASE LABELED WITH A 5 DAY EXPIRATION DATE. CARROT, BABY, FRESH, READY TO USE, PEELED, 100-2 OZ BAG PER CASE, A-A-20191B, STYLE IV, SIZE A. ALL BAGS SHOW MFG. 14 DAY EXPIRATION DATE. CELERY, FRESH, DICED, 1/4 INCH, U.S. NO. 1 GRADE. PACKED IN 5 POUND VACUUM SEAL PLASTIC BAG. LABELED WITH A FIVE DATE EXPIRATION DATE. FRUIT SALAD MIX CUP, FRESH CUT, 4 OZ CUP, MIX OF FRESH FRUIT CHUNKS, 1 INCH DIA. TO BE CANTALOUPE, HONEYDEW AND RED SEEDLESS GRAPES, PACKED IN PLASTIC CUP LESS THAN 3" TALL. ALL CUPS TO BE DATED LABELED WITH A 5 DAY EXPIRATION DATE. LEMONS, SLICED 1/4", FRESH, 5 POUND TUB ARE TO BE LABELED WITH A FIVE (5) DATE EXPIRATION DATE LETTUCE, GREEN, FRESH, LEAF CROWNS, WELL TRIMMED AND DEVELOPED, U.S. NO. 1 GRADE, 300 LEAF COUNT PER CASE. PACKED 10 POUND CASE. MIX, SALAD, FRESH, CHOPPED RED CABBAGE 10%, ROMAINE LETTUCE 80%, AND SHREDDED CARROTS 10%. PACKED 4/5 POUND PLASTIC BAG CASE. A-A 20316, TYPE II, STYLE H. CABBAGE TYPE 1, STYLE M. ALL BAG ARE TO BE SEAL AND LABELED WITH A 5 DAY EXPIRATION DATE. ICEBERG LETTUCE IS NOT BE USED OR SUBSITUTED IN THIS MIX. MUSHROOM, FRESH, SLICED, WHITE,MEDIUM 1-1/4INCH TO 1-3/4 INCH, U.S.NO. 1 GRADE, PACKED 4/2.5POUND PLASTIC BAG/CASE LABELED WITH A 5 DAY EXPIRATION DATE ONION, RED, FRESH, SLICED ¼ INCH, PEELED, SLAB CUT, ROUGH SLICED FOR HAMBUGERS. PACKED 5 POUND VACUUM SEALED PLASTIC BAG, LABELED WITH A 5 DAY EXPIRATION DATE. ONION, YELLOW, FRESH, DICED ¼ INCH, PEELED, PACKED IN 5 POUND VACUUM SEAL PLASTIC BAG. DATE LABLE WITH A 5 DAY EXPIRATION DATE. FED HH-V 1867/4. ONION, YELLOW, FRESH, SLICED ¼ INCH, PEELED, SLAB CUT, ROUGH SLICED FOR HAMBUGERS. PACKED 5 POUND VACUUM SEAL PLASTIC BAG. LABELED WITH A 5 DAY EXPIRATION DATE. FED-HHH-V1867/4 ORANGE, FRESH, NAVEL, MEDIUM SIZE, U.S. NO. 1, PEELED, 4-OZ CUP, CONTAINER NOT TO EXCEED 3 IN HEIGHT, WHOLE SEGMENT, NOT BROKEN, WATERY, DISCOLORED ORANGE, FRESH, NAVEL,U.S. NO. 1 GRADE, 113 COUNT/CASE, LEVEL C PACKAGING, FED Y-F-1741/13. 40 POUND CASE PARSLEY, FRESH U.S. NO. 1 GRADE, CURLY LEAF, GOOD GREEN COLOR. FREE FROM DECAY, SEED STEMS, YELLOW OR DISCOLORED LEAVES, WILTING, FREEZING, DIRT. FED Y-F-1741/20. PACKED IN 1 POUND VACUUM SEAL PLASTIC BAG LABELED WITH A 5 DAY EXPIRATION DATE. LEVEL C PACKAGING. PEAR, BARTLETT, GREEN, FRESH, U.S. NO. 1, MATURE, FIRM, RIPE, WELL FORMED, FREE FROM DECAY AND DAMAGE, CLEAN. 135 COUNT/CASE PEPPER, GREEN, FRESH, DICED ¼ INCH, U.S. NO. 1 GRADE, PACKED IN 5 POUND VACUUM SEAL PLASTIC BAG. LABELED WITH A 5 DATE EXPIRATION DATE. POTATO, FRESH, PEELED, DICED ½ INCH, U.S. NO. 1 GRADE, RUSSET WHITE. PACKED 10 POUND VACUUM SEAL PLASTIC BAG. LABELED WITH A 5 DAY EXPIRATION DATE POTATO, RUSSET, FRESH, 120 COUNT CASE POTATOES, RED, U.S. NO. 1,QUARTERED 1/2" X 2", SKIN ON, 10 POUNDBAG PACK IN VACUUM SEAL BAG AND LABELED WITH A 5 DATE EXPIRATION DATE. SPINACH, FRESH, LEAF, WASHED, CLEANED, U.S. NO. 1 GRADE, PACKED 4 /2.5 POUND PLASTIC BAG/CASE. ALL BAGS TO BE LABELED WITH A 5 DAY EXPIRATION DATE TOMATO, FRESH, SLICED, 1/4 INCH CUT THICK, U.S. NO. 1 GRADE, 2 1/2 INCHES MINIMUM DIAMETER, LIGHT RED TO RED, 90 COUNT PER TRAY. PACK IN CONTAINER ACCORDING TO APPROVED INDUSTRY STANDARDS TO DRAIN EXCESS LIQUID AWAY FROM PRODUCT. LABELED WITH A 5 DAY EXPIRATION DATE (19) Is your business registered with California Corporation Commission and/or State of California? If not, which state is your business registered from? Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to sam.choo@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Wednesday, December 11, 2024 by 10:00 AM PST. All responses to this Sources Sought/RFI will be used for planning purposes only. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice / RFI are not considered a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. If further RFIs and/or a solicitation or other announcement is issued as a result of the information provided from this RFI, all interested parties must respond to the specific posting separately IAW the specifications