Chicken And Chicken Products (Bulk) for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0130Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Poultry Processing (311615)

PSC

MEAT, POULTRY, AND FISH (8905)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b03f697d7d704705baa4832cf540eab6/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting bids for the procurement of bulk chicken and chicken products intended for domestic food assistance programs. The solicitation, identified by invitation number 2000010531, requires vendors to deliver approximately 17.9 million pounds of chicken between March 1 and March 31, 2025, with strict delivery standards mandating that all bulk loads must not fall below 36,000 pounds. This procurement is crucial for supporting various food distribution initiatives, and interested contractors must submit their bids electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by January 13, 2025. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact LaShawne Brown at lashawne.brown@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    LaShawne Brown
    lashawne.brown@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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    12-3J14-25-B-0130.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting bids for the supply of bulk chicken and chicken products under invitation number 2000010531. The solicitation opens on January 3, 2025, with bids due by January 13, 2025. This invitation is for domestic food distribution programs, requiring vendors to deliver between March 1 and March 31, 2025. The total quantity needed is approximately 17.9 million pounds, including specific requirements for chicken weight and packaging. Contractors are expected to adhere to strict delivery standards, as all bulk loads must not fall below 36,000 pounds. New contractors will be subject to a probationary limit of 10 truckloads per product until they successfully deliver five truckloads. The solicitation mandates electronic bid submission via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM), with a prohibition on bids from suspended or debarred companies. Vendors must ensure that their bids reflect quantities they can feasibly deliver and comply with the USDA’s regulations against discrimination in procurement. The document details obligations regarding food defense plans and GS1 Global Data Synchronization Network reporting, thereby ensuring compliance with required product standards throughout the contract period.
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