Deer and Goose Processing
ID: 12639525Q0023Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICEMRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MNMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

NAICS

Meat Processed from Carcasses (311612)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- FOOD (S203)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8a6f3c12e20a4120940e4db880fce3aa/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is seeking qualified contractors to provide meat processing services for deer and goose carcasses in Maryland. The objective of this procurement is to establish an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract that spans five years, from December 1, 2024, to December 1, 2029, requiring the processing facility to accept carcasses up to five days a week throughout the year. This contract is crucial for ensuring the proper handling and processing of wildlife, which supports both public health and wildlife management efforts. Interested small businesses must submit a complete quotation package, including pricing, a technical statement, and references, with inquiries directed to Latisha Hollman at latisha.a.hollman@usda.gov or Jessica Scherl at jessica.t.scherl@usda.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Latisha Hollman
    latisha.a.hollman@usda.gov
    Jessica Scherl
    jessica.t.scherl@usda.gov
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    25Q0023.pdf
    The USDA APHIS has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for meat processing services related to deer and goose carcasses in Maryland. The contract, an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) type, spans five years from December 1, 2024, to December 1, 2029, with the processing facility required to accept carcasses up to five days a week year-round. Offerors must submit a complete quotation package that includes pricing for processing, a technical statement, and references of past performance. Key responsibilities for the contractor include meat processing, packaging for freezing, and waste disposal, alongside compliance with USDA regulations and maintaining stringent security measures for personnel. The estimated processing quantities are specified, with minimum and maximum limits established for deer and goose. Additionally, the contractor must ensure adherence to federal policies and provide invoices electronically for payment through the USDA's system. This RFP prioritizes competitive bidding from qualified small businesses and emphasizes the importance of compliance with various federal standards regarding employee identification and data privacy.
    Wage Rate.pdf
    The document is a wage determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor under the Service Contract Act (SCA), outlining minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements for federal contracts in specific Maryland counties. It specifies different minimum wage rates based on relevant executive orders, notably Executive Order 14026 which establishes a $17.20 per hour requirement for contracts entered after January 30, 2022, and Executive Order 13658 which set a rate of $12.90 for contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022. The document provides detailed wage rates for various occupations, such as administrative support, automotive service, and health occupations, along with fringe benefit guidelines including health and welfare contributions and paid sick leave requirements. Additionally, it includes provisions regarding uniform allowances and wage conformance processes for unlisted job classifications. Overall, this wage determination serves as a regulatory framework for ensuring fair compensation and benefits for workers on federal service contracts, promoting compliance with labor standards while addressing specific occupational needs in the local context of Maryland.
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