CCC Dried Fruit Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0132Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing (311423)

PSC

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (8915)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a756e18f781149839635caa1954a039f/view
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking proposals for the procurement of dried fruit products, specifically dried cranberries, for use in domestic food assistance programs such as the National School Lunch Program. The solicitation includes a 50% small business set-aside and mandates that the products meet strict quality standards, including a requirement that any optional added oil must weigh less than 1.0%. This procurement is crucial for ensuring reliable nutrition for eligible recipients across the nation, with bids due by January 24, 2025, and deliveries expected between April 1 and July 31, 2025. Interested parties should submit their proposals electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) and may direct inquiries to Samantha Klagenberg or Valerie Dinkel at the provided USDA email addresses.

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    Samantha Klagenberg
    samantha.klagenberg@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a solicitation (Bid Invitation No. 2000010533) to procure dried cranberries for use in the National School Lunch Program and other federal food assistance initiatives. Bids are due by January 24, 2025, with an opening on the same day. The procurement timeline specifies delivery between April 1 and July 31, 2025. The invitation includes a 50% small business set-aside for the specified dried cranberries, with quality standards mandating the optional added oil to weigh less than 1.0%. Offerors must submit their proposals electronically through the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM). A probationary period may restrict new contractors to a maximum of ten truckloads per product until they demonstrate reliable delivery performance. Compliance with FDA labeling regulations is required, and inquiries must be directed to a designated USDA specialist by January 15, 2025. This solicitation illustrates the USDA's commitment to fostering small business participation while ensuring that the commodities provided meet operational requirements for essential food assistance programs. The strict adherence to quality and delivery standards reinforces the USDA's goal of providing reliable nutrition to eligible recipients across the nation.
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