Dehydrated Potatoes And Vegetable Stir Fry for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0283Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

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Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing (311423)

PSC

BAKERY AND CEREAL PRODUCTS (8920)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 21, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
Description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking bids for the procurement of Dehydrated Potatoes and Vegetable Stir Fry intended for domestic food assistance programs, including the National School Lunch Program. The solicitation outlines requirements for the delivery of approximately 61,912 cases of these products, with a bid submission period starting on April 7, 2025, and offers due by April 21, 2025, for deliveries scheduled between July 1 and September 30, 2025. This procurement is crucial for supporting nutritional needs across federal programs, and interested contractors must comply with USDA vendor qualification requirements and submit bids electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM). For further information, potential bidders can contact David C. Jackson at davidc.jackson@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov.

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Apr 7, 2025, 4:05 PM UTC
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued Solicitation No. 2000010726, inviting bids for the provision of Dehydrated Potatoes and Vegetable Stir Fry, intended for the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. The solicitation specifies a bid period starting from April 7, 2025, with offers due by April 21, 2025. Deliveries are scheduled between July 1 and September 30, 2025. Bid submissions must be made electronically through the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM). New contractors may be subject to limitations on awarded quantities until they demonstrate successful delivery of their products. Notably, the USDA emphasizes compliance with its civil rights regulations and prohibits discrimination in its programs. The document outlines specifications for the products, necessary credentials for bidding, and details on various shipping locations for the dehydrated potatoes, with a total estimated quantity of 55,000 cases. In total, the invitation aims for a combined procurement of approximately 61,912 cases, reflecting the USDA's ongoing commitment to supporting nutritional needs across federal programs.
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