Contract

8710--Research Grade Animal Food and Bedding in support of VA Portland Healthcare System, Veterinary Medical Unit Portland, OR

Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF / VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Location: Portland, WA
Amount: Amount not listed
Deadline: Closes in 17 days (Aug 4, 2026)
Posted: Jul 15, 2026
Set-aside: None (open competition)
NAICS code: 311111

What this contract is for

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. The responses received from interested contractors will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. The intended contract is a firm-fixed price. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, is conducting market research to identify potential sources which can provide the following in support of VA Portland Healthcare System, Veterinary Medical Unit, 3710 SW U.S. Veterans Hospital Rd, Portland, Oregon 97239-2964. The Boise VA Medical Center has a need for a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for research grade animal food and bedding. This is a brand name requirement. No substitutions will be accepted. For detailed information, please see below. Should a set-aside be deemed appropriate, VAAR 852.219-76, VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting or FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting shall apply as prescribed. Full text of clauses available here: VAAR 852.219-75: https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/vaar852.asp#85221976 FAR 52.219-14: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_219_14 Potential candidates having the capabilities necessary to provide the stated services at a fair and reasonable price are invited to respond to this Sources Sought Notice via e-mail to Jennifer Robles at [email protected] no later than August 4, 2026, 1PM, Mountain Time. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. RESPONSES SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Company name...

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