Cooked Beef And Pork Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0129Type: 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/79d7c9b8af9d47ebaa3637b10b856891/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 16, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 16, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 27, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
Description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking bids for the procurement of cooked beef and pork products intended for domestic food assistance programs, including the National School Lunch Program. This solicitation, identified as bid invitation No. 12-3J14-25-B-0129, requires that all meat be sourced from U.S. livestock and emphasizes strict adherence to delivery conditions, with a probationary period for new contractors. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 311611 and is set aside for small businesses, highlighting the USDA's commitment to fostering opportunities for these entities. Bids are due by January 27, 2025, with deliveries scheduled between March 1 and July 31, 2025. Interested parties can contact LaShawne Brown at lashawne.brown@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov for further information.

Point(s) of Contact
LaShawne Brown
lashawne.brown@usda.gov
Valerie Dinkel
Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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12-3J14-25-B-0129.pdf
Jan 16, 2025, 4:05 PM UTC
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a bid invitation (No. 12-3J14-25-B-0129) for the purchase of cooked beef and pork products, intended for the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. Bids are due by January 27, 2025, with delivery scheduled between March 1 and July 31, 2025. This procurement is classified under NAICS code 311611 and is set aside for small businesses. Bidders must provide meat sourced from U.S. livestock and adhere to strict delivery conditions, including a probationary period for new contractors. Offers must be submitted electronically via the USDA’s Web-Based Supply Chain Management system. The solicitation outlines required quantities, delivery locations, and the specific product specifications, including packaging details and delivery timelines. The document also emphasizes compliance with procurement regulations and prohibits subcontracting with debarred vendors. Overall, the USDA aims to ensure quality sourcing and delivery of protein products for critical federal nutrition programs while fostering opportunities for small businesses.
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