Pork Chops for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0128Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering (311611)

PSC

LIVE ANIMALS, RAISED FOR FOOD (8810)

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https://sam.gov/opp/b0e1b7ccafee4f049f49db4649f0d00f/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 boneless frozen pork chops to support domestic food assistance programs, including the National School Lunch Program. The solicitation, identified as No. 12-3J14-25-B-0128, requires that all meat products be sourced from livestock raised and processed entirely in the United States, with a focus on small business participation as it is designated as a Small Business Set-Aside. Successful bidders must comply with USDA food safety regulations and submit their offers via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by January 27, 2025, with deliveries scheduled from April to July 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact LaShawne Brown at lashawne.brown@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov.

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    LaShawne Brown
    lashawne.brown@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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    12-3J14-25-B-0128.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting bids for pork products under Solicitation No. 12-3J14-25-B-0128, aimed at supporting the National School Lunch Program and other federal food assistance initiatives. The bid invites offers for boneless frozen pork chops, with bid submissions due by January 27, 2025. Successful bidders must ensure that meat products are sourced from livestock raised and processed entirely in the U.S. The solicitation is designated as a Small Business Set-Aside, limiting eligibility to businesses with fewer than 1,150 employees. Delivery of the products is scheduled from April to July 2025, with up to three delivery locations permitted for individual bids. Vendors must utilize the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) for submission and must provide detailed pricing for all line items. Compliance with USDA's food defense and human health regulations is required, including a certification of no felony convictions and proper tax liability status. This solicitation aligns with USDA's commitment to maintaining quality standards in federally funded nutritional programs, ensuring not only food safety but also opportunities for small businesses in the food supply chain.
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