Canned Boned White Meat Chicken for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0076Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Poultry Processing (311615)

PSC

MEAT, POULTRY, AND FISH (8905)

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https://sam.gov/opp/33f4b439efc94208bc1bb513f29079d6/view
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking bids for the procurement of canned boned white meat chicken to support domestic food assistance programs. This solicitation, issued by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), aims to acquire a total of 525,000 pounds of chicken, with delivery scheduled between January 1 and June 30, 2025, and emphasizes participation from small businesses, including potential set-asides for service-disabled veteran-owned and HUBZone firms. Interested vendors must submit their electronic bids by 1:00 PM CT on November 15, 2024, and ensure compliance with AMS vendor qualification requirements; for further inquiries, contact Adele L. Jackson Croal at adele.l.croal@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov.

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    Adele L. Jackson Croal
    (202) 260-8672
    adele.l.croal@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a Bid Invitation (No. 2000010461) for the procurement of canned boned white meat chicken, specifically targeting small businesses. Bids must be submitted electronically by 1:00 PM CT on November 15, 2024, with delivery scheduled between January 1 and June 30, 2025. The USDA, through this solicitation, aims to support domestic food distribution programs while ensuring that bids adhere to the AMS Master Solicitation guidelines. The bid is categorized as a definite delivery with a total requirement of 525,000 pounds of chicken. Notably, new contractors will undergo a probationary period limiting them to 10 truckloads until they demonstrate successful delivery of five truckloads. Additionally, multiple shipping stops are allowed, and vendors are reminded to bid only quantities they can fulfill. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with regulations against discrimination and mandates certifications concerning food defense plans and tax liabilities. Overall, the document serves as a formal invitation to suppliers to engage in government contracting for food products, reinforcing the USDA's commitment to fostering small business participation in federal procurement.
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