CCC Dried Fruit Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0113Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing (311423)

PSC

DAIRY FOODS AND EGGS (8910)

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https://sam.gov/opp/7f66d6f3f8f24fb5a39cd669152ee454/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 dried fruit products, specifically Pitted Dried Plums, for use in domestic food assistance programs, including the National School Lunch Program. This solicitation emphasizes a 100% Small Business Set-aside, encouraging participation from small businesses, and requires compliance with FDA labeling regulations. Bids are due by January 24, 2025, with the solicitation opening on January 7, 2025, and delivery of purchase orders expected between April 1 and July 31, 2025. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Samantha Klagenberg or Valerie Dinkel via email, and must submit offers electronically through the USDA's Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM).

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    Samantha Klagenberg
    samantha.klagenberg@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued Invitation 2000010512 for bids on Dried Fruit products, specifically Pitted Dried Plums, intended for use in the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. The solicitation opens on January 7, 2025, with bids due by January 24, 2025, and purchase orders covering estimated delivery quantities are required to be made between April 1 and July 31, 2025. This RFP emphasizes a 100% Small Business Set-aside, encouraging small businesses to participate. Questions related to the offer are due by January 15, 2025. A probationary period may apply for new contractors, limiting initial awards to 10 truckloads pending successful delivery of specified quantities. Compliance with FDA mandatory labeling requirements is also required. Offers must be submitted electronically via the USDA's Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM). The document outlines specific bid requirements, including quantity specifications, bidding methods, and restrictions against subcontracting with suspended or debarred entities. The USDA reiterates its non-discrimination policy for all participants in these programs, ensuring fair treatment across different demographics. This solicitation serves to enhance food supply options while supporting small business participation and regulatory compliance.
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