Canned Soup (Vegetable Soup) for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0163Type: 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)

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https://sam.gov/opp/fe8b8134ad0f4b6faebf2229360ba0c9/view
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking proposals for the procurement of canned vegetable soup intended for use in domestic food assistance programs, including the National School Lunch Program. The solicitation aims to ensure the delivery of high-quality food products to various locations across the United States, with specific requirements for product origin and compliance with agricultural regulations. Interested contractors must submit their bids electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System by January 27, 2025, with contract awards expected to be announced by February 10, 2025. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Glen Reed at glen.reed@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov.

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    glen.reed@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) under bid invitation number 2000010571 for the sale of canned vegetable soup, specifically for use in the National School Lunch Program and other federal nutrition assistance initiatives. The submission window opens on January 14, 2025, with bids due by January 27, 2025, and the results will be announced by February 10, 2025. Successful deliveries are expected between April 1 and June 30, 2025. New contractors may face a probationary period limiting awards to 10 truckloads per product until they prove successful delivery of at least five truckloads. Each delivered order must match the contracted quantity exactly, as there are no allowances for excess cases. Bidders must submit their offers electronically through the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System and are reminded of the prohibition on subcontracting with suspended or debarred entities. The document includes detailed quantities and shipping destinations across various states, highlighting the solicitation's expansive logistical requirements. Overall, this RFP underscores the USDA's ongoing commitment to supply quality food products for federal assistance programs while adhering to compliance and procurement regulations.
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