Dried Fruit Dried Fruit & Nut Mix & Walnuts for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0421Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing (311423)

PSC

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (8915)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8204c08afb0f4f47b6206a05a31f7a1a/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking bids for the procurement of dried fruit, fruit and nut mixes, and walnuts as part of its Commodity Procurement Program for domestic food assistance initiatives. The solicitation aims to secure various packaged and bulk commodities, with a focus on supporting small businesses through set-asides ranging from 50% to 100%, while ensuring compliance with federal standards and timely delivery requirements. This procurement is crucial for federal nutrition assistance programs, emphasizing the importance of sourcing U.S.-produced agricultural products. Interested vendors must submit their offers electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by July 24, 2025, with deliveries scheduled between October and December 2025. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact Samantha Klagenberg at samantha.klagenberg@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Samantha Klagenberg
    samantha.klagenberg@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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    12-3J14-25-B-0421.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a bid invitation (number 2000010887) for dried fruit, fruit and nut mixes, and walnuts under the Agricultural Marketing Service's Commodity Procurement Program. The solicitation's bidding period opens on July 10, 2025, with offers due by July 24, 2025, and acceptance announcements expected by August 7, 2025. Deliveries for various products must be scheduled between October and December 2025, specifically including raisins, fruit and nut mixes, cranberries, and walnuts. Notably, the bid includes small business set-asides ranging from 50% to 100%. Offerors may be limited to ten truckloads during a probationary period, with specific delivery requirements and labeling mandated per FDA regulations. The USDA emphasizes the importance of timely and condition-appropriate deliveries. Offers must be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM), and communication regarding the solicitation should be directed to designated USDA officials. Overall, this solicitation aims to procure essential food commodities for federal nutrition assistance programs, fostering participation from small businesses and ensuring compliance with federal standards and regulations.
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