Fresh Fluid Milk for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0146Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Dry, Condensed, and Evaporated Dairy Product Manufacturing (311514)

PSC

DAIRY FOODS AND EGGS (8910)

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https://sam.gov/opp/708985e5c5d04e009b65a498345247ee/view
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is soliciting bids for the procurement of Fresh Fluid Milk products to support domestic food assistance programs. The solicitation includes various types of milk, specifically 1% and 2% options in both 128 FL OZ and 64 FL OZ containers, with deliveries scheduled between April 1, 2025, and June 30, 2025, to multiple locations across the United States. This procurement is crucial for ensuring the availability of nutritious food options nationwide, and interested bidders must submit their offers by January 27, 2025, at 1 PM Central Time, while adhering to all vendor qualification requirements and regulations. For further inquiries, potential contractors can contact Jenny Babiuch or Valerie Dinkel via email at jenny.babiuch@usda.gov and Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov, respectively.

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    Jenny Babiuch
    jenny.babiuch@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting bids for the purchase of Fresh Fluid Milk products under the AMS Master Solicitation for Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. The bid invitation number is 2000010547, with bids accepted until January 27, 2025, at 1 PM Central Time, and deliveries scheduled between April 1, 2025, and June 30, 2025. The solicitation includes various milk types (1% and 2%, fresh, both in 128 FL OZ and 64 FL OZ containers) with specific delivery locations across multiple states. Bidders must provide prices for all line items and are reminded not to subcontract with debarred entities. This purchase is unrestricted, firm-fixed price, and does not involve an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provision. Inquiries regarding the solicitation should be directed to the USDA contracting officer. Additionally, bidders are required to complete specific certifications and provide detailed attribute information, ensuring compliance with various regulations while promoting equity and fairness in the procurement process. The successful implementation of this solicitation will support nutritional programs nationwide.
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