Emergency 3PL Services Contract - Determination for Exceptional Circumstances
ID: 12-3J14-Notice-25-014Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

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

NAICS

General Warehousing and Storage (493110)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- WAREHOUSING/STORAGE (S215)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4020aaae66c645c8885cd8e9b3b91115/view
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Marketing Service, is seeking to extend an existing contract for Emergency Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services with Americold, Inc. This extension, necessitated by exceptional circumstances, aims to support critical food distribution programs such as the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) and Food Distribution Programs on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) for an additional 14 months. The extension is vital to ensure the stability of food distribution chains and to facilitate a smooth transition to future contracts, thereby safeguarding food accessibility for vulnerable populations across the nation. Interested parties can reach out to Carol Clark at carol.a.clark@usda.gov or call 816.823.4636 for further details.

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    Carol Clark
    (816) 823-4636
    carol.a.clark@usda.gov
    Cita D. Trice
    cita.trice@usda.gov
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    3PL Services Extension_Final for ASA (004).pdf
    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is modifying an existing contract with Americold, Inc. for third-party logistics (3PL) services to support food distribution programs, including the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) and Food Distribution Programs on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). Initially, the contract was an emergency measure for a 6-month period, following unforeseen logistical challenges under a prior contract. To maintain uninterrupted service, the USDA plans to extend Americold's contract for an additional 14 months, allowing for sufficient time to develop a recompete acquisition process. This extension reflects the need to stabilize food distribution chains while ensuring smooth transitions to future contracts and addressing significant logistical requirements. The justification for this exceptional circumstance aligns with federal regulations aimed at safeguarding long-term operational efficiency for these vital programs. Malcom Shorter, Assistant Secretary for Administration, approved the modification, emphasizing the importance of continuity in service delivery for program recipients. This determination demonstrates the federal commitment to effectively manage agricultural resources and ensure food accessibility to vulnerable populations across the nation.
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