The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking bids for the procurement of canned dried beans intended for use in domestic food assistance programs, including the National School Lunch Program. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with federal procurement regulations and includes provisions for small business set-asides, ensuring participation from service-disabled veteran-owned businesses and other small enterprises. This initiative is crucial for providing essential food resources while supporting diversity within the federal procurement framework. Interested contractors must submit their proposals via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by November 12, 2024, with successful bids announced by November 15, 2024, and deliveries scheduled between January 1, 2025, and March 31, 2025. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Douglas E. Stickler or Valerie Dinkel via email.