Canned Vegetables for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0032-0001Type: 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/c6b47d0e06424edf8aef37ea4e8a27af/view
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    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 specifically requests items such as canned hominy, spinach, and sweet potatoes with syrup, with delivery scheduled between January 1, 2025, and March 31, 2025. This initiative is crucial for ensuring a consistent supply of quality food within federal nutrition programs, reflecting USDA's commitment to food security. Interested contractors must submit their offers electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by November 6, 2024, and can contact Kelli Dawkins at kelli.dawkins@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov for further information.

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    Kelli Dawkins
    (816) 926-2112
    kelli.dawkins@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued solicitation 2000010402 for bids to supply canned vegetables, specifically for the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. The bid invitation, set in the Central Time zone, begins on October 23, 2024, with offers due by November 6, 2024. The main items sought include canned hominy and spinach as well as sweet potatoes with syrup, with delivery scheduled from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. Key conditions include a probationary period for new contractors and a stipulation that contractors must comply with delivery standards. Offers must be submitted electronically through the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM), and bidders are advised to provide only viable quantities they can deliver. Additionally, discrimination in the bidding process is prohibited, with the USDA emphasizing equality and nondiscrimination according to federal standards. The total estimated quantity for the entire solicitation is 89,335 cases. This initiative reflects USDA's ongoing commitment to ensuring quality food supply within federal nutrition programs.
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