Tuna Sources Sought
ID: SOURCES_SOUGHT_TUNA_03-19-2025Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (311710)

PSC

MEAT, POULTRY, AND FISH (8905)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d89663806e1645909a546beac28ec4ae/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 19, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 19, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 21, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking information from interested parties regarding the procurement of domestically produced tuna for USDA Food Programs. The procurement requires suppliers to demonstrate the capability to provide 100% domestic tuna in specified pack sizes, including canned tuna of 12.0 oz and 66.5 oz, as well as kosher options. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the availability of quality food products for USDA programs, and all responses will be utilized for market research purposes only. Interested vendors must submit their information by April 21, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Kevin Day or Carrie Meyers via their respective email addresses.

Point(s) of Contact
Kevin Day
(202) 690-3154
kevin.day@usda.gov
Carrie Meyers
carrie.meyers@usda.gov
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