Pasta Products And Mac & Cheese for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0307Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Dry Pasta, Dough, and Flour Mixes Manufacturing from Purchased Flour (311824)

PSC

BAKERY AND CEREAL PRODUCTS (8920)

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https://sam.gov/opp/1461cfafa9724ae18c0a0b2a19d29d50/view
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is soliciting bids for the supply of pasta products, including macaroni and cheese, intended for use in domestic food assistance programs such as the National School Lunch Program. The procurement aims to secure reliable food supplies while fostering opportunities for small businesses, with set-asides allowing for 30% of pasta products and 50% for specified egg noodles to be reserved for small business participation. Bids are due by May 5, 2025, with deliveries scheduled between July 1 and September 30, 2025, and all submissions must be made electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM). Interested parties can contact Terry Lutz at terry.lutz@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov for further information.

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    Terry Lutz
    (202) 567-1757
    terry.lutz@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service, has issued a solicitation for bids regarding the supply of pasta products, specifically for the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. The bid invitation number is 12-3J14-25-B-0307, and bids are due by May 5, 2025, with deliveries scheduled between July 1 and September 30, 2025. A significant feature of this solicitation is the set-aside for small businesses, allowing for 30% of pasta products and 50% for specified egg noodles. Packaging requirements specify that all pasta must be packaged in cartons, excluding plastic materials. Bidders must submit an electronic offer via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM), as any other submission methods will be considered nonresponsive. Emphasis is placed on the need for bidders to provide proof of their products’ origins and meet sanitation standards. The solicitation also addresses various logistical aspects, allowing for multiple delivery destinations within a maximum of three stops, with all quantities being estimates subject to change based on demand and market conditions. The document underscores compliance with civil rights regulations, ensuring that bidding processes are free from discrimination. Overall, this solicitation focuses on securing reliable food supplies for federal nutrition programs while fostering opportunities for small businesses.
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