Frozen Beef Products (Type 1) for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0200Type: Solicitation
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICEUSDA AMS 3J14WASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

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Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering (311611)

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LIVE ANIMALS, RAISED FOR FOOD (8810)
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting bids for the procurement of Frozen Beef Products (Type 1) to support domestic food assistance programs. The procurement includes specific requirements for Coarse Ground Beef Type 1, which must undergo microbial testing and originate from U.S. livestock, ensuring compliance with domestic sourcing regulations. This initiative is crucial for maintaining food distribution efforts across the country, particularly in support of vulnerable populations. Bids are due by 1:00 PM CT on February 21, 2025, with delivery scheduled between April 1 and April 30, 2025. Interested parties can contact Adele L. Jackson Croal at adele.l.croal@usda.gov or 202-260-8672 for further information.

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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a solicitation (No: 2000010612) for the procurement of Frozen Beef Products to support domestic food distribution programs. Bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM CT on February 21, 2025, with delivery scheduled from April 1 to April 30, 2025. This solicitation has a 50% Small Business Set-Aside and a 10% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside. Compliance is required for domestic sourcing, with all meat products originating from U.S. livestock. Key items include Coarse Ground Beef Type 1, necessitating specific microbial testing as outlined in procurement guidelines. New contractors are subject to a probationary period limiting awards to 10 truckloads per product until they demonstrate successful delivery. Bidders must provide accurate bid quantities, adhere to logistics outlined for multiple delivery stops, and use the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) for submissions. The document emphasizes USDA's commitment to nondiscrimination in its contracting processes. Offerors are instructed to avoid any associations with suspended or debarred entities. The solicitation is structured to ensure compliance, accountability, and quality control throughout the procurement process.
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