1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services/items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 in conjunction with FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 1.A. Project Title: Produce for VA GLA 1.B. Project Location: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, 11301 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90073 1.C. Solicitation Type - Number: Request for Quotes (RFQ) - 36C26223Q0152. 1.D. Set Aside: This solicitation is set aside for Small Business entities 1.E. Applicable NAICS code: 311991, Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing 1.F. Small Business Size Standard: 500 Employees 1.G. Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price 1.H. Period of Performance: 1/1/2023 12/31/2023 2. Key Milestones 2.A. Submit any questions regarding this procurement via email to [email protected] no later than 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 7, 2022. No questions will be answered after this date/time unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as determined by the Contracting Officer. Telephonic questions will not be accepted or returned. RFI responses will be responded to as necessary in amendment format which will be posted to contract opportunities at https://beta.sam.gov/. 2.C. Submit written offers in accordance with the following instructions, as well as Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors. Oral offers will not be accepted. Complete and submit the enclosed Form 1449 via email no later than 11:00 AM Friday December 16, 2022 to [email protected]. Ensure the following are complete and signed as needed: 2.C.2.a. Vendor Information 2.C.2.b. Acknowledgement of amendments 2.C.2.c. Schedule of services 2.C.2.d. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items