Two-Step Sealed Bid Solicitation: Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup Step One: Request for Technical Proposals (RFTP)
ID: 12-3J14-Notice-25-017Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Fruit and Vegetable Canning (311421)

PSC

COMPOSITE FOOD PACKAGES (8970)

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https://sam.gov/opp/9312f0cae9534992b45a8f335cefd0db/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Marketing Service, is seeking technical proposals for a two-step sealed bid solicitation for Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup. Offerors are required to submit detailed technical proposals, including a narrative on their production experience and a sample prototype, without pricing information, by the deadline of February 21, 2025. This procurement is crucial for ensuring the quality and consistency of food products provided to various programs, emphasizing the USDA's commitment to transparency and fairness in the bidding process. For inquiries, interested parties can contact Carol Givens-Verser at carol.givens-verser@usda.gov or Glenn Reid at glenn.reid@usda.gov.

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    Cream_of_Chicken_Soup_Special Notice (At-Home Evaluations)_Feb 2025-signed.pdf
    The document is a Request for Technical Proposals (RFTP) related to a two-step sealed bid solicitation for Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup, issued by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. The first step requires offerors to submit detailed technical proposals, including a narrative on their production experience and a sample prototype of the product. Proposals must be compliant with specifications and submitted without pricing information. The submission deadline is February 21, 2025, with notifications of technical acceptability given by April 9, 2025. Only acceptably evaluated proposals will progress to the second step, where bids will be submitted electronically based on the lowest price. Important components include specific requirements for sample consistency, color, appearance, texture, and flavor, all evaluated against set criteria. Offerors must follow outlined procedures for inquiries, modifications, and submissions, emphasizing the importance of adherence to deadlines and specifications. The document underscores the USDA's procedural rigor in acquiring commodities while fostering transparency and fairness in the bidding process.
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