Canned Vegetables for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0155Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Fruit and Vegetable Canning (311421)

PSC

BAKERY AND CEREAL PRODUCTS (8920)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/bf8fd40fc1744a3b923f932e2755e865/view
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is soliciting bids for the procurement of canned vegetables intended for domestic food assistance programs, including the National School Lunch Program. The solicitation specifically seeks products such as pumpkin and sweet potatoes, with a total requirement of 63,345 cases to be delivered to various locations across the United States between April 1 and June 30, 2025. This procurement underscores the federal government's commitment to ensuring proper nutrition for participants in its programs while promoting opportunities for small businesses, particularly those in HUBZone areas. Interested contractors must submit their bids electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by January 24, 2025, and can reach out to primary contacts Douglas E. Stickler or Valerie Dinkel for further inquiries.

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    Douglas E. Stickler
    Douglas.Stickler@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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    The document is a solicitation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) inviting bids for canned vegetables as part of the National School Lunch Program and other federal nutrition initiatives. The invitation number is 2000010561, with offers due by January 24, 2025, and deliveries scheduled between April 1 and June 30, 2025. The bid pertains to specific products, including pumpkin and sweet potatoes, with a total quantity of 63,345 cases required across multiple delivery locations. Key details include a probationary status for new contractors, specific product delivery definitions, and limitations on subcontracting with debarred entities. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM), and stringent regulations are stipulated regarding successful delivery requirements and pricing per specified delivery locations. Moreover, the solicitation encourages small businesses, particularly those in HUBZone areas, to participate. The USDA emphasizes adherence to anti-discrimination laws and the importance of proper safety and compliance in product delivery. This procurement effort showcases the federal government’s commitment to providing proper nutrition through its programs while supporting small and local businesses in the bidding process.
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