Chicken And Chicken Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0156Type: Solicitation
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICEUSDA AMS 3J14WASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

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Poultry Processing (311615)

PSC

MEAT, POULTRY, AND FISH (8905)
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting bids for Chicken and Chicken Products to support domestic food assistance programs, including the National School Lunch Program. The procurement aims to acquire frozen chicken leg quarters and other poultry products, with specific requirements for packaging, grade standards, and pricing criteria, emphasizing compliance with civil rights laws and procurement regulations. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by January 27, 2025, with deliveries scheduled between April 1 and July 31, 2025. Interested contractors should contact LaShawne Brown at lashawne.brown@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov for further information.

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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a solicitation for bids on Chicken and Chicken Products under invitation number 2000010562. This bid is part of the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) to support the National School Lunch Program and other federal nutrition programs. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by January 27, 2025, with delivery required between April 1 and July 31, 2025. The document specifies tendering requirements for products including frozen chicken leg quarters, detailing packaging, grade standards, and pricing criteria. Notably, bids must reflect weights by the pound rather than case count, and new contractors are subject to probationary delivery limitations. Additionally, the USDA emphasizes non-discrimination in compliance with civil rights laws and prohibits contracts with debarred entities. This solicitation underscores the USDA's commitment to sourcing quality poultry products for government nutrition programs while ensuring compliance with procurement regulations.
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