Frozen/Cooked Pork And Beef Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0216Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering (311611)

PSC

LIVE ANIMALS, RAISED FOR FOOD (8810)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7ab469cfc8924eabab83f5fd5e6b9941/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking bids for frozen and cooked pork and beef products intended for domestic food assistance programs. This solicitation, identified as No. 2000010632, requires bidders to submit offers electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by February 26, 2025, with deliveries scheduled between April 1, 2025, and April 30, 2025. The procurement is significant as it supports the USDA's nutrition assistance initiatives and includes provisions for small businesses, emphasizing compliance with domestic sourcing standards and regulatory requirements. Interested bidders can contact Adele L. Jackson Croal at adele.l.croal@usda.gov or 202-260-8672 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
    Files
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    12-3J14-25-B-0216.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued Solicitation No. 2000010632 for bids on frozen and cooked pork and beef products for domestic food distribution programs. Offers are due by February 26, 2025, with deliveries scheduled between April 1, 2025, and April 30, 2025. This bid is partially set aside for small businesses, adhering to specified standards for domestic sourcing and a probationary delivery period for new contractors. Bidders must submit their offers electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM), and all proposals should reflect quantities that can be assured for delivery. The document outlines regulatory compliance requirements, including objections to non-conforming products and the necessity for bidders to notify the USDA of specified delivery and processing plant details. In accordance with federal civil rights regulations, the USDA prohibits discrimination in its programs. This solicitation reflects the government's commitment to ensuring quality within its nutrition assistance initiatives while providing opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses. Bidders must ensure they meet all requirements to qualify, including a food defense plan and accurate product reporting for contract items.
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