Yogurt And Butter for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0154Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151)

PSC

DAIRY FOODS AND EGGS (8910)

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https://sam.gov/opp/66f2fab17e1c419d9d194a971f034787/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 yogurt and butter to support domestic food assistance programs. The solicitation invites offers for a total estimated quantity of 1,345,422 pounds of various yogurt and butter products, with deliveries scheduled between April 1 and June 30, 2025, to multiple locations across the United States. These products are vital for federal food distribution efforts, ensuring that nutritional needs are met for eligible populations. Interested vendors must submit their bids via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by January 30, 2025, and can contact Jenny Babiuch or Valerie Dinkel for further information regarding the solicitation.

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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 a bid invitation (2000010560) for the procurement of yogurt and butter as part of its domestic food distribution programs. Offers are invited until January 30, 2025, with deliveries scheduled from April 1 to June 30, 2025. The solicitation permits multiple delivery destinations but limits them to three per line item, and bidders can provide different prices for each stop. Vendors must ensure compliance with applicable requirements and are prohibited from subcontracting with suspended or debarred parties. New contractors may face a probationary period, limited to 10 truckloads per product initially. Overall, the document outlines specific requirements for bidders, including substantiation of product quantities they can deliver, and mandates bid submissions through the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM). The total estimated quantity required is 1,345,422 pounds, split between various yogurt and butter products, ensuring diverse supply for federal food programs.
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