Bottle Juice for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0170Type: 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/feb9ff8f87d44e54877dcbf41c604540/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 21, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 21, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 30, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
Description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking bids for the procurement of bottled juices intended for domestic food assistance programs, including the National School Lunch Program. The solicitation, which opens on January 15, 2025, and closes on January 30, 2025, requires offers for various juice flavors such as apple, cherry apple, grape, and cranberry apple, with specific delivery schedules from April to June 2025. This initiative is part of USDA's commitment to support child nutrition and local economies while promoting participation from small businesses, including HUBZone firms. Interested contractors must submit their bids electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) and adhere to USDA specifications, with further details available through the primary contacts, Samantha Klagenberg and Valerie Dinkel, at their respective email addresses.

Point(s) of Contact
Samantha Klagenberg
samantha.klagenberg@usda.gov
Valerie Dinkel
Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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12-3J14-25-B-0170.pdf
Jan 21, 2025, 5:06 PM UTC
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a bid invitation (2000010578) for bottled juices intended for the National School Lunch Program and other federal food assistance programs. The solicitation, open from January 15, 2025, to January 30, 2025, seeks offers for the delivery of various juices including apple, cherry apple, grape, and cranberry apple, with specific quantity and delivery dates across multiple locations from April to June 2025. Contractors must adhere to USDA specifications, including a potential probationary period for new bidders requiring successful deliveries. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM), ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Ultimately, the USDA aims to procure quality products while promoting participation from small businesses, including HUBZone firms. This solicitation reflects USDA's ongoing efforts to support child nutrition and local economies through structured procurement practices.
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