Bid guide
How to bid on bread delivery for the Department of Veterans Affairs
What the VA is buying
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking bread delivery for the Central Texas Health Care System in Temple, Texas, in accordance with the solicitation’s Statement of Work. The anticipated contract is firm-fixed-price, with a one-year base period from December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2027, and four option years.
This opportunity may suit a bakery or food distributor that can meet the delivery needs in the Statement of Work and is eligible for the SDVOSB set-aside.
Key date and deadline
The solicitation was published October 30, 2026. Offers are due November 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. The solicitation says to submit by the due date and time in Block 8 of the SF 1449.
Email the offer by the deadline. The solicitation does not describe late-offer handling, so plan to send it early and allow time to confirm that the email was sent.
Who this opportunity suits
This RFQ is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). The VA says it will verify that respondents have active registration in the System for Award Management and at the SBA certification search site.
A small bakery or food distributor with relevant bread delivery capability may be a fit, provided it meets the set-aside and registration requirements and can satisfy the Statement of Work.
How to access and submit an offer
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Email the offer directly to Maria Orosco-Hofmann, Contract Specialist, at Maria [email protected]. Use this subject line: “Quote 36C25727Q0072 Bread Delivery.” Send it by the deadline listed in Block 8 of the solicitation’s SF 1449.
Prepare a complete, competitive response
Read the full solicitation and Statement of Work before pricing. Make sure your response addresses the stated delivery requirements and any submission instructions or forms in the solicitation.
Check that your SAM registration is active and your SDVOSB status is current before submitting. Review your prices and calculations carefully, use the requested email subject line, and send the offer early enough to catch attachment or email problems.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Veterans Affairs, Department of; the original posting controls.