Canned Vegetables for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0288Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Fruit and Vegetable Canning (311421)

PSC

BAKERY AND CEREAL PRODUCTS (8920)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e90ff42ef89a4134be3c4536b58236cf/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 22, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
Description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking bids for the procurement of canned vegetables to support domestic food assistance programs, including the National School Lunch Program. The solicitation includes a variety of canned products such as pumpkin, spinach, sweet potatoes, and hominy, with specific quantities and delivery locations outlined in the attached documents. This procurement is crucial for ensuring that nutritious food options are available to school-aged children across the nation, while also promoting small business participation through set-asides. Interested vendors must submit their electronic offers via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by April 22, 2025, with deliveries scheduled between July 1 and September 30, 2025. For further inquiries, vendors can contact the primary contact at fffbquestions@usda.gov or reach out to Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
General
(202) 720-4517
fffbquestions@usda.gov
Valerie Dinkel
Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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12-3J14-25-B-0288.pdf
Apr 9, 2025, 1:09 PM UTC
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued bid invitation number 2000010731 for the procurement of canned vegetables to support the National School Lunch Program and other federal nutrition assistance initiatives. Interested vendors must submit electronic offers via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by April 22, 2025, with a total delivery window from July 1 to September 30, 2025. The solicitation specifies various canned products, including pumpkin, spinach, sweet potatoes, and hominy, along with their required quantities and delivery locations. Notably, certain items are designated as small business set-asides. Offerors are required to comply with additional specifications, maintain active registration in WBSCM, and provide pricing for all line items within the contract scope. There are important stipulations regarding delivery tolerances, probationary statuses for new contractors, and prohibitions against subcontracting with suspended entities. The USDA reinforces its commitment to civil rights within contracting processes. This solicitation aligns with federal efforts to ensure accessible and nutritious food options for all school-aged children across the nation, emphasizing secure and efficient procurement methods while supporting small businesses.
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