Cheddar for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0041Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Cheese Manufacturing (311513)

PSC

DAIRY FOODS AND EGGS (8910)

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https://sam.gov/opp/06a8c7b5bcdb469c9283a80bf6609afa/view
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking offers for the procurement of cheddar cheese to support domestic food assistance programs. This solicitation aims to secure a total estimated quantity of 138,600 pounds of various cheddar cheese products, with deliveries scheduled between January 1 and March 31, 2025, and submissions due by 1 PM Central Time on November 12, 2024. The procurement underscores the USDA's commitment to ensuring a reliable food supply while adhering to strict manufacturing standards and regulatory compliance. Interested contractors should contact Jenny Babiuch at jenny.babiuch@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov for further details and must utilize the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) for bid submissions.

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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 Bid Invitation No. 2000010418 for the procurement of cheddar cheese under the Domestic Commodity Invitation framework. Offers are invited for definite delivery, with submissions due by 1 PM Central Time on November 12, 2024, and deliveries scheduled between January 1 and March 31, 2025. Bidders must provide prices for all line items specified in the invitation, which may include multiple delivery destinations, while adhering to USDA Dairy Programs' manufacturing standards. New contractors will enter a probationary phase, allowing a maximum of 10 truckloads per product until they demonstrate successful deliveries. A non-discriminatory policy is enforced, and inquiries should be directed to the USDA's procurement division. The bid also includes provisions for electronic submissions via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM). The total estimated quantity for this bid is 138,600 pounds, encompassing various types of cheddar cheese products, reflecting the government’s need for reliable food supply through domestic sources. This initiative underlines USDA's commitment to sustaining food distribution programs while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
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