Extra Virgin Olive Oil for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0049Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225)

PSC

FOOD, OILS AND FATS (8945)

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https://sam.gov/opp/7b138a487f604f08819ac6110b4e63fd/view
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is soliciting bids for the procurement of Extra Virgin Olive Oil as part of its domestic food assistance programs. The procurement aims to supply approximately 16,800 cases of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, with deliveries scheduled between January 1 and March 31, 2025, primarily to locations in North Little Rock, AR, and Kansas City, MO. This initiative is crucial for supporting food distribution efforts and ensuring quality food products are available to assist various domestic programs. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by November 15, 2024, with bid openings occurring the same day. Interested parties can contact Andre Kinney at Andre.Kinney@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov for further information.

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    Andre Kinney
    Andre.Kinney@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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    12-3J14-25-B-0049.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting bids for the procurement of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Invitation No. 12-3J14-25-B-0049) as part of its domestic food distribution programs. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by November 15, 2024, with bid openings occurring the same day. Delivery is scheduled between January 1 and March 31, 2025, with estimated quantities of 16,800 cases spread across multiple stops, primarily in North Little Rock, AR, and Kansas City, MO. All bidders must comply with USDA regulations, including non-subcontracting to debarred individuals or entities and obtaining necessary supplier agreements. New contractors may face a probationary period limiting quantities until successful deliveries are proven. The USDA emphasizes nondiscrimination in its procurement processes. A comprehensive certification process, including the submission of specific commodity requirements documents, is required as part of the bidding. The solicitation ensures fair practices while emphasizing quality and responsibility in food supply contracts.
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