Canned And Pouch Boned Chicken for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0061Type: Solicitation
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICEUSDA AMS 3J14WASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

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Poultry Processing (311615)

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MEAT, POULTRY, AND FISH (8905)
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting bids for the procurement of canned and pouch boned chicken to support domestic food assistance programs through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). This solicitation, identified by Bid Number 12-3J14-25-B-0061, is specifically set aside for total small businesses, with an emphasis on ensuring that all products are sourced from within the United States, in compliance with the Agricultural Acquisition Regulation. The successful contractors will be required to deliver the products between January 1 and March 31, 2025, with bids due electronically by November 13, 2024. Interested parties can obtain further details and submit their bids through the USDA Web-Based Supply Chain Management System, and should contact Carrie Meyers or Valerie Dinkel for additional information.

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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a solicitation (Bid Number 12-3J14-25-B-0061) for the sale of canned and pouch boned chicken to support domestic food distribution programs. Bids are to be submitted electronically through the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System by November 13, 2024, with deliveries scheduled between January 1 and March 31, 2025. The solicitation is set aside for total small businesses, adhering to regulations that require submissions from contractors adequately registered and active in the bidding system. Key provisions include a probationary period for new contractors, limiting initial awards to 10 truckloads per product until satisfactory delivery is demonstrated. Contractors must detail approved processing and shipping points and comply with strict performance timelines in line with USDA standards. Discrepancies and non-conformance may lead to rejection of bids for specific lots. Overall, this solicitation reflects USDA's commitment to ensuring quality and compliance in domestic food procurement while providing opportunities for small businesses to engage in federal contracting, thus supporting the broader objectives of enhancing food distribution infrastructure within the U.S.
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