Fresh Fluid Milk for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0051Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Dry, Condensed, and Evaporated Dairy Product Manufacturing (311514)

PSC

DAIRY FOODS AND EGGS (8910)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e4ee3d695fb44693aabd93dc13ac8d8c/view
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is issuing a solicitation for the procurement of Fresh Fluid Milk products intended for Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. This procurement aims to secure various types of fresh milk, including 1% and 2% options in different container sizes, with specific quantities required for delivery to multiple locations across the United States. The solicitation is part of USDA's commitment to meet nutritional needs through strategic procurement, with bids opening on October 29, 2024, and due by November 15, 2024, at 1 PM CT, while deliveries are scheduled between January 1 and March 31, 2025. Interested suppliers must submit their bids via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) and can contact Jenny Babiuch or Valerie Dinkel for further information.

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    Jenny Babiuch
    jenny.babiuch@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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    12-3J14-25-B-0051.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing a bid invitation (No. 12-3J14-25-B-0051) for the procurement of Fresh Fluid Milk products under the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) for Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. The solicitation opens for bidding on October 29, 2024, with offers due by November 15, 2024, at 1 PM CT, and announced acceptances by December 6, 2024. Deliveries are scheduled between January 1 and March 31, 2025. The solicitation includes various product specifications such as 1% and 2% fresh milk in different container sizes, with specific quantities required across multiple delivery locations thought the U.S. Bidders may propose different prices for various delivery stops but must submit bids via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM), as other methods will be disqualified. Participation is open to all qualified suppliers, excluding those suspended or debarred. The USDA emphasizes the prohibition of discrimination based on numerous factors, reinforcing fair bidding practices. This bid exemplifies the USDA’s ongoing commitment to meet nutritional needs through strategic procurement in collaboration with primary vendors.
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