Section 32 Pollock Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0274Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

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

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Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (311710)

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MEAT, POULTRY, AND FISH (8905)
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  1. 1
    Posted Mar 31, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Mar 31, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 7, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking bids for the procurement of Pollock products intended for domestic food assistance programs. The solicitation includes approximately 1,026,000 pounds of various items, such as frozen fish fillets and nuggets, with deliveries scheduled to multiple locations across the United States between May 16, 2025, and July 31, 2025. This procurement is crucial for supporting food assistance initiatives and may include small business set-asides, encouraging participation from HUBZone small businesses. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by 1:00 PM CT on April 7, 2025, and interested parties can contact Adele L. Jackson Croal at adele.l.croal@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov for further inquiries.

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Mar 31, 2025, 5:06 PM UTC
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a solicitation (Bid invitation number: 2000010712) for Pollock Products under its Domestic Commodity Invitation. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by 1:00 PM CT on April 7, 2025, with deliveries scheduled between May 16, 2025, and July 31, 2025. The total quantity for the solicitation is approximately 1,026,000 pounds, encompassing various items, including frozen fish fillets and nuggets, with specific requirements for delivery to multiple destinations across the country. A probationary period will apply to new contractors, limiting awards to 10 truckloads until they demonstrate successful delivery. Bidders must certify their capability, adhere to federal regulations, and provide comprehensive product details as outlined in the solicitation. Additionally, the document mandates compliance with USDA civil rights laws and encourages HUBZone small business participation for price evaluation. Interested parties should contact designated contract officers for any inquiries, ensuring alignment with USDA's procurement standards and requirements throughout the bidding process.
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