Yogurt And Butter Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0058Type: Solicitation
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICEUSDA AMS 3J14WASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

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Fluid Milk Manufacturing (311511)

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DAIRY FOODS AND EGGS (8910)
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking bids for the procurement of yogurt and butter products to support domestic food assistance programs. The solicitation, identified as 12-3J14-25-B-0058, requires vendors to supply various yogurt flavors and butter, with deliveries scheduled from January 1 to March 31, 2025, to multiple locations across the United States. This procurement is crucial for ensuring the availability of nutritious food options in federal assistance programs and emphasizes the inclusion of small businesses, aligning with USDA's commitment to diversity and compliance with federal regulations. Interested vendors must submit their offers via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by 1 PM Central Time on November 13, 2024, and can contact Jenny Babiuch or Valerie Dinkel for further information.

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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued solicitation 12-3J14-25-B-0058 for bids to supply yogurt and butter for domestic food distribution programs. The bid is open until 1 PM Central Time on November 13, 2024, with deliveries scheduled from January 1 to March 31, 2025. Interested vendors must submit their offers through the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) and are prohibited from subcontracting with suspended or debarred parties. Suppliers wishing to bid on products they do not manufacture must provide a supplier agreement certifying compliance with the solicitation requirements. The bid includes detailed quantities for various yogurt flavors and butter, with multiple deliverables across various locations, primarily within the United States. Specific emphasis is placed on the need to provide accurate pricing and capabilities for logistics, considering the allocated delivery quantities are estimates subject to change. The solicitation encourages small businesses to participate, aligning with USDA's commitment to diversity and nondiscrimination in its programs and operations. This procurement aims to support food distribution efforts effectively while adhering to federal regulations regarding quality and supplier integrity.
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