Federal Purchase Program Specification (FPPS) for Consumer Pack Chicken, Frozen
ID: 12-3J14-Notice-24-041Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Poultry Processing (311615)

PSC

MEAT, POULTRY, AND FISH (8905)

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https://sam.gov/opp/d39b504e38b24b949c3cc70b4a8184e2/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service seeks suppliers for its Federal Purchase Program Specification, aiming to procure high-quality, frozen chicken products. The focus is on diverse cuts, emphasizing compliance with quality standards and timely delivery. This program aims to purchase:

    1. Consumer Pack Whole Chicken, weighing 3-7 lbs., packed in fiberboard containers
      2. Consumer Pack Split Chicken Breast, packaged in 5-lb. re-sealable bags
      3. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, weighing 3-6 lbs., with specific packaging requirements
      4. Consumer Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, packaged in tray packs
      Suppliers must ensure adherence to strict regulations and standards, employing humane practices and certified processing methods. Terry Lutz and Anjeanette Johnson are the primary contacts for this program, which involves an ongoing procurement process with emphasis on quality and reliability.
    Point(s) of Contact
    Terry Lutz
    (202) 567-1757
    terry.lutz@usda.gov
    Anjeanette Johnson
    anjeanette.johnson@usda.gov
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    FPPS Consumer Pack Chicken Final 08.01.2024.pdf
    The procurement objective of this RFP is to purchase high-quality frozen chicken products for the US government. The focus is on various chicken cuts, including whole chickens, split chicken breasts, and boneless skinless chicken breasts and thighs. These products must be individually frozen and packaged, meeting strict quality standards. The main procurable items are: 1. Consumer Pack Whole Chicken, weighing 3-7 pounds each, packed in fiberboard containers. 2. Consumer Pack Split Chicken Breast, weighing 3-6 pounds, packaged in 5-pound re-sealable bags, with a delivery unit consisting of 1,300 cases. 3. Consumer Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, weighing 3-6 pounds, packaged in either 3-pound or 5-pound bags, with different packaging requirements. 4. Consumer Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, packaged in tray-packs, with 6-8 thighs per package. Suppliers must adhere to stringent processing, packaging, and labeling regulations, including US Grade A standards, FSIS regulations, and organic labeling requirements. The government seeks a large volume of these frozen chicken products, emphasizing compliance, quality, and timely delivery. Contractors must ensure strict adherence to harvesting, processing, and packaging timelines and temperatures. They will also employ humane handling practices and utilize approved packaging and labeling methods. Before delivery, each product must undergo examination and certification processes to ensure compliance with weight, quality, and temperature requirements. Key dates and evaluation criteria are not explicitly mentioned within the provided file contents, but the presence of issued and revised dates indicates an ongoing procurement process. This RFP outlines a comprehensive approach to procuring high-quality frozen chicken products, indicating the government's aim to secure a reliable supply for institutional needs.
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