Two-Step Sealed Bid Solicitation: Condensed Tomato Soup Step One: Request for Technical Proposals (RFTP)
ID: 12-3J14-Notice-25-019Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Fruit and Vegetable Canning (311421)

PSC

COMPOSITE FOOD PACKAGES (8970)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0880b42dee73463f80b3325368576048/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, through the Agricultural Marketing Service, is initiating a Two-Step Sealed Bid Solicitation for Condensed Tomato Soup, beginning with a Request for Technical Proposals (RFTP). Offerors are required to submit their technical proposals by February 21, 2025, which will be evaluated for acceptability; those that meet the criteria will advance to the second step based on low bid pricing. This procurement is crucial for ensuring the quality and cost-effectiveness of food products supplied to government programs. For inquiries, interested parties can contact Carol Givens-Verser at carol.givens-verser@usda.gov or Glenn Reid at glenn.reid@usda.gov.

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    TomatoSoup_Special Notice (At-Home Evaluations)_February 2025-signed.pdf
    The document outlines a Two-Step Sealed Bid Solicitation for Condensed Tomato Soup, as part of a federal acquisition process. The solicitation follows the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 14.5 procedure, initiating with a Request for Technical Proposals (RFTP). Offerors must submit technical proposals by February 21, 2025, which will be evaluated for acceptability; those deemed acceptable will move to the second bidding step based on low bid pricing. The document specifies the need for a narrative of previous experience and a sample prototype of the soup, highlighting strict labeling and delivery requirements. The evaluation will assess product characteristics such as color, appearance, texture, and flavor, with clear criteria outlined for each. The solicitation emphasizes that approved contractors need not resubmit prior proposals unless there are changes in specifications. Contact details for the contracting officers are provided for inquiries. This solicitation represents the government's initiative for procuring food products through structured, competitive processes to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness under the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service.
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