Kosher Cheese for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-24-B-0625Type: Solicitation
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICEUSDA AMS 3J14WASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

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Cheese Manufacturing (311513)

PSC

DAIRY FOODS AND EGGS (8910)

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https://sam.gov/opp/401c9937d1b54bceb9f1eba2e5be7cdb/view
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is soliciting bids for the procurement of kosher cheese intended for domestic food assistance programs. The solicitation, identified by bid invitation number 12-3J14-24-B-0625, requires that all products be manufactured in USDA-approved facilities and delivered between January 1 and January 31, 2025. This initiative aims to enhance food distribution efforts while adhering to strict federal procurement regulations, including compliance with small business set-asides and non-discrimination policies. Interested vendors must submit their bids electronically through the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by the bid opening date of September 27, 2024, and can contact Andre Kinney or Valerie Dinkel for further information.

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    Andre Kinney
    Andre.Kinney@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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    The USDA is soliciting bids for the supply of kosher cheese under the bid invitation number 12-3J14-24-B-0625. The bid will open on September 27, 2024, with delivery required between January 1 and January 31, 2025. This solicitation is aimed at enhancing domestic food distribution programs, specifically for kosher cheese products, and is open to all qualified vendors. Bidders may provide different prices for up to three delivery stops and must ensure all offered products are manufactured in USDA-approved facilities. To qualify, vendors must submit their bids electronically through the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) and cannot subcontract to any parties that are debarred. New contractors face a probationary status restricting the number of truckloads awarded until they prove delivery capabilities. All bidding firms must respond to a series of certification questions including business size and supplier agreements to verify compliance with USDA’s procurement guidelines. The overall aim is to maintain a reliable and compliant supplier base for the USDA's food assistance programs while following strict federal procurement regulations and non-discrimination policies.
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