How to bid on bread delivery for the Department of Veterans Affairs

What the VA is buying

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a vendor to deliver bread to the North Texas Health Care System in Dallas, Texas. The RFQ anticipates a firm-fixed-price contract for a base period from December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2027, plus four option years.

This opportunity may suit a bread supplier or food distributor able to serve the facility and meet the solicitation’s Statement of Work.

Key dates and the deadline

The opportunity was published October 30, 2026. Offers are due November 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. The solicitation’s SF 1449, Block 8, identifies the due date and time.

Submit the offer by email before the deadline. The provided information does not state what happens to late offers, so plan to send yours early and verify that it has been sent successfully.

Who can respond

The RFQ is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Respondents must have active registration in the System for Award Management, and the VA will verify registration. The solicitation also names the SBA certification search system for verification.

How to access the solicitation and submit

Use “View original source” above to open the opportunity on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to reach the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents, though many bids do not require one.

Read the solicitation and Statement of Work, then email your offer directly to Maria Orosco-Hofmann, Contract Specialist, at Maria [email protected]. Use this subject line: “Quote 36C25727Q0073 Bread Delivery”. Submit by the due date and time in Block 8 of the SF 1449.

Prepare a clear, competitive offer

Check the Statement of Work carefully and make sure your offer addresses the requested bread delivery requirements. Review every instruction in the RFQ, including any required forms, pricing details, and submission rules.

Confirm your SAM registration is active before submitting. Check that the email address and subject line are correct, attach all required materials, and send the offer early enough to address any delivery or email issues.