The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is soliciting bids for the procurement of Mozzarella String Cheese intended for domestic food assistance programs under bid invitation number 12-3J14-24-B-0626. The procurement requires offers to be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by 1 PM CT on September 26, 2024, with deliveries scheduled from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025, and includes a 35% set-aside for small businesses, prioritizing HUBZone vendors. This cheese is a critical component of various food assistance initiatives, ensuring that quality dairy products are available to support nutritional needs across the country. Interested bidders must comply with USDA regulations, including sourcing from approved facilities and adhering to anti-discrimination practices, and can contact Andre Kinney at Andre.Kinney@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov for further information.