Boxes of Fresh Fruits & Vegetables

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Background The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the VA Maryland Health Care System, is seeking to procure fresh fruits and vegetables for the 'Fruit and Veggies for Vets' project. This initiative aims to provide healthy produce options to veterans as part of their health promotion and disease prevention efforts. The contract is funded through the Office of Patient Centered Care & Cultural Transformation (OPCC&CT) from their whole health system budget. Work Details The contractor will deliver a total of 480 boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables over a 12-week period, with deliveries occurring weekly on Wednesdays from June 3, 2026, through August 25, 2026. Each box will be half bushel in size and will include a selection of fresh produce harvested at peak freshness. The specific items expected in the boxes include: - Apples - Oranges - Celery - Tomatoes - Pears - Cantaloupe - Corn - Asparagus - Plums - Cherries - Cucumbers - Green Beans - Apricots - Peaches - Lettuce - Beets - Pluots - Nectarines - Mushrooms - Brussel Sprouts - Blackberries - Carrots - Onions - Cabbage - Raspberries - Broccoli - Peppers - Eggplant - Blueberries - Cauliflower - Potatoes - Kale - Strawberries - Yams - Squash - Radish and Turnip. Deliveries must meet quality standards as items that are under ripe or over ripe may be refused upon delivery. Period of Performance June 3, 2026 - August 25, 2026 Place of Performance Deliveries will be made to the Martinsburg VA Medical Center located at 510 Butler Avenue Martinsburg, WV 25405.