Canned Juice for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0172-0001Type: 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)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c7d70e8523e04a89bf4a0616a71ba170/view
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking bids for the procurement of canned juice products to support domestic food assistance programs, including the National School Lunch Program. The solicitation emphasizes the procurement of canned fruits, primarily applesauce, with a strong focus on small business participation, including set-asides for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. This initiative is crucial for ensuring a reliable supply of nutritious food for federal nutrition programs, with bids due by February 6, 2025, and deliveries scheduled between April 1, 2025, and June 30, 2025. Interested contractors should contact Ashley Train or Valerie Dinkel for further information and must submit their bids electronically via the USDA's Web-Based Supply Chain Management System.

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    Ashley Train
    ashley.train@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a solicitation under bid invitation number 2000010580 for the procurement of canned fruits, primarily applesauce, as part of the National School Lunch Program and other food assistance initiatives. The bidding period opens on January 23, 2025, and submissions are due by February 6, 2025. The amendment specifies the addition of Applesauce Cup Sleeve with a 100% Small Business set aside. Specific quantities of various canned products are required to be delivered between April 1, 2025, and June 30, 2025, with multiple shipping points outlined across various states. The program emphasizes small business participation, including set-asides for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Additionally, details such as the prohibition of subcontracting with suspended entities and requirements for successful delivery validation for new contractors are specified. Interested offerors must submit their bids electronically via the USDA's Web-Based Supply Chain Management System, ensuring compliance with the Agriculture Acquisition Regulations and the Federal Acquisition Regulations. The document serves as a crucial directive for procurement in support of federal nutrition programs, highlighting USDA's commitment to fostering small business involvement while meeting essential food supply needs.
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