Vegetable Oil And Buttery Spread for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0147Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225)

PSC

FOOD, OILS AND FATS (8945)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a78f6d1dd14d42cb9cd0d74c47eae983/view
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking bids for the procurement of vegetable oil and buttery spread intended for domestic food assistance programs. The solicitation, identified as Number 12-3J14-25-B-0147, emphasizes small business participation, with up to 100% of the products set aside for small businesses, and includes specific product requirements such as 6/1-gallon bottles of vegetable oil and 12/15-ounce tubs of buttery spread. This procurement is crucial for ensuring the availability of quality food commodities while promoting equitable access to government contracts, particularly for small businesses. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by January 27, 2025, with contract awards expected by February 14, 2025, for deliveries scheduled between April 1 and June 30, 2025. Interested parties can contact Jenny Babiuch at jenny.babiuch@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov for further information.

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    Jenny Babiuch
    jenny.babiuch@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued Solicitation Number 12-3J14-25-B-0147, inviting bids for the sale of vegetable oil and buttery spread through the AMS Master Solicitation aimed at domestic food distribution programs. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by January 27, 2025, with contract awards announced by February 14, 2025, for deliveries scheduled between April 1 and June 30, 2025. The solicitation includes a variety of products, specifically 6/1-gallon bottles and 9/48-ounce bottles of vegetable oil, and 12/15-ounce tubs of buttery spread, with an emphasis on small business participation as up to 100% of these items are set aside for small businesses. Bid quantities must be reasonable, with limitations on subcontracting to ensure compliance with regulations. Additional requirements include providing supplier agreements for non-manufactured products and evidence of a subcontractor's responsibility through plant sanitation and food defense measures. This procurement reflects USDA's commitment to providing quality commodities while maintaining equitable access to government contracts, particularly for small businesses, and ensuring safety and compliance within food distribution initiatives.
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