Frozen Pork And Ham Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-24-B-0620Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering (311611)

PSC

LIVE ANIMALS, RAISED FOR FOOD (8810)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c30b3121743d4fa39714bf662770ed3b/view
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking offers for the procurement of frozen pork and ham products intended for various domestic food assistance programs, including the National School Lunch Program. The solicitation will require bidders to submit offers electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System by September 20, 2024, with deliveries anticipated between November 1 and December 31, 2024. This procurement is crucial for supporting federal food initiatives, with a total solicitation quantity of approximately 2.6 million pounds, and compliance with federal regulations is mandatory. Interested contractors can reach out to LaShawne Brown at lashawne.brown@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov for further inquiries.

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    LaShawne Brown
    (202) 440-1453
    lashawne.brown@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued solicitation number 2000010349 for the procurement of frozen pork and ham products for various federal food initiatives, including the National School Lunch Program. Offers must be submitted electronically through the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System by September 20, 2024. Deliveries are expected between November 1 and December 31, 2024, with an acceptance announcement by September 25, 2024. There are specific requirements for new and existing contractors, including a probationary period for new entrants. The solicitation allows for varied pricing based on delivery locations, and bidders must include offers for all listed items within the lot. Compliance with federal regulations and non-subcontracting with suspended firms is mandatory. The document also details key items, sizes, quantities, and delivery locations, leading to a total solicitation quantity of approximately 2.6 million pounds. The USDA reinforces its commitment to non-discrimination and encourages inquiries through designated contacts.
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