FROZEN STIR FRY Vegetables for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0027-0001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing (311411)

PSC

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (8915)

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https://sam.gov/opp/ab7b37756c4d4e27bb029a9608ef6688/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 Frozen Stir Fry Vegetables to support domestic food assistance programs, including the National School Lunch Program. The solicitation aims to acquire approximately 4,608 cases of the specified vegetable blend, with deliveries scheduled between January 1 and March 31, 2025. This procurement is crucial for ensuring the availability of nutritious food options for federal nutrition programs, emphasizing the USDA's commitment to equitable and efficient sourcing. Interested vendors must submit their offers via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by November 8, 2024, with the award announcement expected on November 15, 2024. For further inquiries, potential contractors can contact Douglas E. Stickler or Valerie Dinkel via email.

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    Douglas E. Stickler
    Douglas.Stickler@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a bid invitation (2000010397) for the procurement of Frozen Stir Fry Vegetables as part of its supply for the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. The bidding process opens on October 24, 2024, with offers due by November 8, 2024. An amendment updated key dates, including the award announcement on November 15, 2024. The USDA expects deliveries between January 1 and March 31, 2025. Vendors must use the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) for bid submissions, with an emphasis on accurate quantity expectations. Key details include a required product specification (1101710 Veg Blend Stir Fry) and restrictions against subcontracting with suspended or debarred entities. Offerors applying for a HUBZone small business price evaluation preference must be certified under the SBA HUBZone program and are required to maintain accurate product information with the GS1 Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN). The total estimated quantity for the vegetables is 4,608 cases, reinforcing the USDA's commitment to equitable and efficient procurement for federal nutrition programs.
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