Canned & Frozen Vegetables for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0452Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Fruit and Vegetable Canning (311421)

PSC

BAKERY AND CEREAL PRODUCTS (8920)

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https://sam.gov/opp/18a7add62d2f48c89948a12682d67328/view
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking bids for the procurement of canned and frozen vegetable products to support domestic food assistance programs, including the National School Lunch Program. The solicitation aims to enhance the quality and supply of nutritious food in federal nutrition initiatives, with deliveries scheduled from October 1, 2025, to September 2026, and a probationary period for new contractors limiting initial deliveries to 10 truckloads per product. Interested vendors must submit their proposals electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by August 7, 2025, and can find further details and specifications in the solicitation documents available on the AMS website. For inquiries, potential bidders may contact David Cottrell at david.cottrell@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov.

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    David Cottrell
    (202) 260-9183
    david.cottrell@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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    12-3J14-25-B-0452.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a bid invitation (2000010921) for the procurement of canned and frozen vegetable products to support the National School Lunch Program and other federal food assistance initiatives. The solicitation opens for offers on July 24, 2025, with submissions due by August 7, 2025. Deliveries are scheduled between October 1, 2025, and September 2026. New contractors will face a probationary period, limited to 10 truckloads per product, necessitating successful delivery of five truckloads to move beyond probation. Bidder proposals must include prices for each state and shall be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM). The solicitation outlines terms related to product specifications, including crop year requirements and quantity adjustments based on demand and market conditions. Additionally, the federal civil rights regulations prohibiting discrimination in USDA programs are reiterated. This procurement opportunity is aimed at enhancing the quality and supply of nutritious food in federal nutrition programs, emphasizing compliance with USDA regulations and standards.
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