Dried Fruit Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0028-0001Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing (311423)

PSC

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (8915)

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https://sam.gov/opp/cbfbc693465f4ce39abf1c72ca80d9df/view
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking qualified vendors to procure dried fruit products for domestic food assistance programs, including the National School Lunch Program. The solicitation aims to acquire various dried fruits such as tart cherries, cranberries, plums, raisins, and a fruit and nut mix, with specific quantities and delivery requirements set for various locations across the United States. This procurement is crucial for ensuring high-quality food supplies for federally funded nutrition programs, with a bidding period commencing on October 24, 2024, and bids due by November 7, 2024. Interested parties should contact Ashley Train at ashley.train@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov for further information, and must submit bids electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM).

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    Ashley Train
    ashley.train@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issues Solicitation No. 2000010398 aiming to procure dried fruit products for the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. The bidding period starts on October 24, 2024, with bids due by November 7, 2024. The solicitation facilitates definite delivery, with approved delivery dates ranging from January 1 to March 31, 2025. Key products include dried tart cherries, cranberries, plums, raisins, and a fruit and nut mix, with specified quantities for various locations. Set-asides prioritize small businesses at varied percentages for specific products. Notably, a probationary status may apply to new contractors to ensure delivery capability. The document outlines stringent labeling requirements in line with FDA regulations, and all bids must be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM). A prohibition against subcontracting with suspended or debarred entities is emphasized. The USDA undertakes measures to prevent discrimination in line with federal regulations. Overall, this solicitation underscores the USDA’s commitment to ensuring high-quality food supplies for federally funded nutrition programs.
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