Walleye Fillets Sources Sought
ID: SOURCES_SOUGHT_WALLEYE_03-19-2025Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (311710)

PSC

MEAT, POULTRY, AND FISH (8905)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fb09cadaf63b4077853e6a6fdfb511ea/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking sources for domestically produced walleye fillets for USDA Food Programs. The procurement aims to gather information on the availability of 100% domestic walleye fillets, specifically in the pack size of 40/1 lb frozen packages. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the supply of quality seafood products to support various USDA food assistance programs. Interested parties must respond with detailed information regarding their capabilities and product specifications by April 21, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Kevin Day at kevin.day@usda.gov or Carrie Meyers at carrie.meyers@usda.gov.

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    Kevin Day
    (202) 690-3154
    kevin.day@usda.gov
    Carrie Meyers
    carrie.meyers@usda.gov
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