CCC & HOB Canned And Pouch Boned Chicken for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0122Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Poultry Processing (311615)

PSC

MEAT, POULTRY, AND FISH (8905)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/22f955c1db604153a8d9a629ac36360e/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking bids for the procurement of CCC & HOB Canned and Pouch Boned Chicken to support domestic food assistance programs. This solicitation is specifically aimed at small businesses, with a complete set-aside for participants under the Small Business Administration’s HubZone program, and requires that all products be sourced from within the United States. The contract is expected to be awarded for firm-fixed-price deliveries scheduled between April 1, 2025, and July 31, 2025, with bids due by January 24, 2025. Interested vendors must submit their offers via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) and can contact Adele L. Jackson Croal at adele.l.croal@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Adele L. Jackson Croal
    (202) 260-8672
    adele.l.croal@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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    12-3J14-25-B-0122.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a solicitation for bids on the provision of CCC & HOB Canned & Pouch Boned Chicken under bid invitation number 2000010523. This solicitation is aimed at small businesses, with a complete set-aside for participants under the Small Business Administration’s HubZone program. Bids are due by January 24, 2025, with an opening and announcement of acceptances occurring on the same day and February 6, 2025, respectively. Deliveries are expected between April 1, 2025, and July 31, 2025. Potential vendors are instructed to use the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) for submitting offers. Specifications emphasize that bidders should only propose quantities they can fulfill. Additionally, new contractors will be on a probationary status until specific performance standards are met regarding delivery. The document outlines item specifics, including quantities needed at various U.S. destinations, and establishes regulations for successful delivery, quality standards, and limitations on subcontracting with debarred firms. Safety and compliance with anti-discrimination laws are reiterated, alongside procedural guidelines for inquiries about the solicitation.
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