Bottled And Frozen Juice for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0287Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICEUSDA AMS 3J14WASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

NAICS

Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing (311411)

PSC

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (8915)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9b2709f6bf614927b2907fcd34068cba/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 24, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
Description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is soliciting bids for the supply of bottled and frozen juices intended for use in domestic food assistance programs, including the National School Lunch Program. The procurement aims to ensure the availability of these products, with deliveries scheduled between July 1, 2025, and September 30, 2025, under a firm-fixed-price contract that features a 100% Small Business Set-Aside for specific product lines. Interested contractors must submit their offers electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by April 24, 2025, and are required to meet vendor qualification standards established by AMS. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Samantha Klagenberg or Valerie Dinkel via email at their respective addresses.

Point(s) of Contact
Samantha Klagenberg
samantha.klagenberg@usda.gov
Valerie Dinkel
Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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12-3J14-25-B-0287.pdf
Apr 10, 2025, 6:06 PM UTC
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting bids for the supply of Bottled & Frozen Juices as part of the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. The solicitation (no. 2000010730) invites offers to be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by April 24, 2025, with delivery scheduled between July 1, 2025, and September 30, 2025. The contract features a 100% Small Business Set-Aside for specific product lines, with provisions for a probationary period for new contractors wherein awards are limited to 10 truckloads per product. Deliveries must comply with f.o.b. destination terms, and bidders must ensure that all representations in the System for Award Management (SAM) are accurate. The USDA emphasizes adherence to civil rights regulations and prohibits discrimination in its programs. Suppliers are required to certify their product information submission within 20 days post-contract award, indicating a commitment to accuracy and transparency. This RFP outlines expectations and requirements crucial for maintaining the quality standards within the USDA's food assistance initiatives.
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