Fresh Vegetables for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0285Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing (311991)

PSC

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (8915)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d63d80519cda46c1b6ed055224e79025/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 21, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
Description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking bids for the procurement of fresh vegetables to support domestic food assistance programs, including the National School Lunch Program. Vendors are required to meet specific certification standards, including USDA’s Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Good Handling Practices (GHP), prior to the bid opening, and the solicitation is exclusively open to small businesses. The contract will involve the delivery of various types of fresh potatoes and sweet potatoes, with product deliveries scheduled from July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, and offers due by April 21, 2025. Interested parties should contact David C. Jackson at davidc.jackson@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov for further information.

Point(s) of Contact
David C. Jackson
(816) 823-1142
davidc.jackson@usda.gov
Valerie Dinkel
Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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12-3J14-25-B-0285.pdf
Apr 7, 2025, 4:05 PM UTC
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a bid invitation (2000010728) for the procurement of fresh vegetables to support the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. The solicitation opens for offers on April 7, 2025, with a due date of April 21, 2025, and product deliveries scheduled from July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. Key details include a requirement for vendors to obtain certification through USDA’s Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Good Handling Practices (GHP) audits, which must be completed prior to the bid opening. This solicitation is exclusively open to small businesses, and bidders must submit offers electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management system. The USDA will assess compliance with GAP/GHP certification post-delivery, implementing penalties for noncompliance that include invoice deductions and potential contract termination. The specific products requested include sweet potatoes and various types of fresh potatoes, with quantities spread across different delivery locations and dates. The USDA emphasizes equal opportunity provisions and requires contractors to ensure their subcontractors comply with certification standards. This solicitation reflects the USDA's ongoing commitment to supporting nutritious programs while engaging small business participation.
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