Bulk Bakery Flour Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0060-0001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Dry Pasta, Dough, and Flour Mixes Manufacturing from Purchased Flour (311824)

PSC

BAKERY AND CEREAL PRODUCTS (8920)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/490420d0699b458799e1b427df47d496/view
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking bids for the procurement of Bulk Bakery Flour Products intended for domestic food assistance programs. The solicitation aims to support various food distribution initiatives while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and providing equitable opportunities for small businesses, including potential set-asides for small and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. This procurement is crucial for maintaining a stable supply of essential food products across the United States, with deliveries scheduled between January 1 and March 31, 2025. Interested bidders must submit their offers electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by November 15, 2024, and can contact Andre Kinney or Valerie Dinkel for further information.

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    Andre Kinney
    Andre.Kinney@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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    The USDA invites bids for Bulk Bakery Flour Products through RFP solicitation number 12-3J14-25-B-0060. Offers must be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by November 15, 2024, with deliveries scheduled for January 1 to March 31, 2025. The solicitation includes a set-aside for small businesses and compliance with food safety regulations is mandatory. Bidders can quote different prices for multiple delivery stops, but all line items in the lot must be priced. A probationary period may be in effect for new contractors, limiting initial awards to 10 truckloads until a track record of five successful deliveries is established. Notably, subcontracting with debarred individuals is prohibited. Bidders are required to certify compliance with various stipulations and submit accurate product information. The overarching goal of this procurement is to support domestic food distribution programs while adhering to federal regulations and ensuring equitable opportunities for small businesses. This solicitation reflects the USDA's commitment to fulfilling food supply needs through organized and transparent bidding processes.
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