Crackers for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0311-0001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing (311821)

PSC

SPECIAL DIETARY FOODS AND FOOD SPECIALTY PREPARATIONS (8940)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/bd8ddd29123040a8afb795db0c155230/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking bids for the procurement of unsalted top crackers to support domestic food assistance programs. The solicitation invites offers starting from April 17, 2025, with bids due by May 1, 2025, and deliveries expected between July 16, 2025, and September 30, 2025, to various locations across the United States. These crackers are essential for providing nutritious food options in assistance programs, and the procurement will favor HUBZone small business bidders unless a preference is waived. Interested parties should submit their bids electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) and can direct inquiries to Terry Lutz at terry.lutz@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Terry Lutz
    (202) 567-1757
    terry.lutz@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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    12-3J14-25-B-0311-0001.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a bid invitation (number 2000010757) for the procurement of unsalted top crackers, under the Agricultural Marketing Service’s Commodity Procurement Program. The solicitation invites offers starting from April 17, 2025, with bids due by May 1, 2025. Deliveries are expected between July 16, 2025, and September 30, 2025, across multiple specified locations. Bidders can offer varying prices for different delivery stops and are required to provide firm bids for all line items. The acquisition is unrestricted, but awards will favor HUBZone small business bidders unless a preference is waived. Requirements for the product align with the updated specifications under Commercial Item Description A-A-20286B. Offerors must submit bids electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) and are cautioned to bid only quantities they can deliver. New contractors will enter a probationary period limiting them to 10 truckloads until they prove the capability for timely delivery. Compliance with civil rights regulations is mandated to prevent discrimination in administering USDA programs. Inquiries may be directed to the contracting officer at the USDA.
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