Final Supplement 512 for Fish and Fishery Products
ID: 12-3J14-Notice-25-001Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (311710)

PSC

MEAT, POULTRY, AND FISH (8905)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/81e49272f5674a41b329416a8bdb1d05/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking information from Third Party Logistics (3PL) firms regarding transportation, storage, and distribution services for food products related to its nutrition assistance programs. The objective is to gather insights and suggestions that will enhance the resilience of the 3PL supply chain and improve customer service for programs such as the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). These services are crucial for ensuring efficient and timely delivery of food products to diverse and remote communities across the United States and its territories. Interested firms are encouraged to submit their responses to the Request for Information (RFI) by November 4, 2024, and direct any questions to Nicholas Skarzynski at nicholas.skarzynski@usda.gov by October 15, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mark Lemon
    mark.lemon@usda.gov
    Files
    Title
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    Supplement 512 Fish and Fishery Products -- October 2024 (Final).pdf
    The document outlines the requirements and specifications for purchasing fish and fishery products by the USDA under the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Federal Purchase Program. Effective October 2024, it details the standards suppliers must meet to provide fish products for federal food assistance programs, including compliance with FDA regulations and participation in the NOAA Seafood Inspection Program. Qualified suppliers are required to submit technical proposals demonstrating adherence to specified production steps, quality assurance measures, and food defense plans. The document sets out the procurement structure, emphasizing competitive bidding, eligibility criteria for potential suppliers, and stringent labeling standards for products. It includes explicit guidelines for both Atlantic and Pacific frozen seafood, covering aspects such as domestic origin verification, packaging, shipping, and metrology for weight and quality. Overall, the document serves to ensure high quality, safety, and compliance in USDA fishery product distribution, reflecting the government's commitment to public health in food assistance programs while maintaining strict accountability for suppliers.
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