How to bid on bread delivery for the Veterans Affairs Department

What the VA is buying

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking bread delivery for the Amarillo VA Health Care System in Amarillo, Texas. The planned 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 bread supplier or delivery firm that can serve the Amarillo VA Health Care System and meet the solicitation’s Statement of Work.

Deadline and contract period

The deadline is November 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. The solicitation says offers must be emailed by the due date and time in Block 8 of the SF 1449, so check that block and plan to submit ahead of the deadline.

The proposed base period begins December 1, 2026, and ends November 30, 2027, followed by four option years.

Who this opportunity suits

This RFQ is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Respondents must have active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM); the solicitation also states that registration information will be verified.

How to access and submit a quote

To find the solicitation documents, click “View original source” on the opportunity page. If the first click opens the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents, though some bids do not require one.

Email the offer directly to Maria Orosco-Hofmann, Contract Specialist, at Maria [email protected]. Use this subject line: “Quote 36C25727Q0064 Bread Delivery.” Submit by the due date and time specified in Block 8 of the solicitation’s SF 1449.

Prepare a clear, complete response

Read the Statement of Work and all solicitation documents before preparing your quote. Make sure your response addresses the requested bread delivery and follows the solicitation’s instructions.

Confirm your SAM registration is active well before submitting. Check the recipient address, required subject line, and due time, and allow time for the email to send and arrive before the deadline.