Fresh Fruit for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0118Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing (311991)

PSC

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (8915)

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https://sam.gov/opp/0965649b99bb45c399bbbb8326f3537d/view
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking bids for the procurement of fresh fruit, including apples and pears, for use in domestic food assistance programs such as the National School Lunch Program. This solicitation is designed exclusively for small businesses, with set-asides for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and requires compliance with stringent packaging and food safety standards. The contract will involve deliveries scheduled between March 31 and June 25, 2025, with a total of approximately 33,964 cases to be delivered to various locations across the United States. Interested contractors must submit their bids electronically via the USDA's Web Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system, and are encouraged to ensure they can meet the delivery requirements to avoid penalties. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Samantha Klagenberg or Valerie Dinkel via email.

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    Samantha Klagenberg
    samantha.klagenberg@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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    The USDA's AMS has issued a bid invitation (2000010519) for the sale of fresh apples and pears, specifically for the National School Lunch Program and other federal nutrition assistance programs. The solicitation opens on January 16, 2025, and requires deliveries between March 31 and June 25, 2025. Notably, this bid is designed exclusively for small businesses, adhering to specified NAICS codes with set-asides for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Contractors must ensure compliance with stringent packaging, temperature requirements, and good agricultural and handling practices (GAP/GHP). Suppliers are mandated to provide valid food safety verification audits before the bid opening. The proposal includes detailed item requirements for apples and pears, listing various delivery locations and quantities, totaling approximately 33,964 cases. Bids must be submitted electronically via the USDA's WBSCM, and bidders are cautioned to only submit quantities they can deliver. Noncompliance could result in significant penalties, including contract termination and a one-year disqualification from future solicitations. The USDA emphasizes its commitment to nondiscrimination and adherence to all applicable regulations throughout this process.
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