Mozzarella Cheese for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0282Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Cheese Manufacturing (311513)

PSC

DAIRY FOODS AND EGGS (8910)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/15664373d4a449c18bcbbe9359992483/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 14, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 14, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 25, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
Description

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking bids for the procurement of mozzarella cheese products intended for domestic food assistance programs. The solicitation, identified by bid invitation number 2000010725, requires a total of 56,411,390 pounds of mozzarella cheese, including various forms such as shredded and frozen, with offers due by April 25, 2025, at 1:00 PM Central Time. This procurement is crucial for ensuring the availability of quality food supplies while adhering to safety and regulatory standards, including compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act. Interested vendors must meet AMS vendor qualification requirements and can access the solicitation and additional details through the USDA Web Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) portal. For further inquiries, potential bidders may contact Jenny Babiuch at jenny.babiuch@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
Jenny Babiuch
jenny.babiuch@usda.gov
Valerie Dinkel
Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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12-3J14-25-B-0282.pdf
Apr 14, 2025, 2:05 PM UTC
The document outlines a solicitation for a federal bid invitation by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) aimed at procuring significant quantities of mozzarella cheese products. Identified by bid invitation number 2000010725, this solicitation, categorized as a Master/Shortfall Invitation, is set to commence on April 11, 2025, with offers due by April 25, 2025, at 1:00 PM Central Time. The total quantity of cheese requested amounts to 56,411,390 lbs, including various forms such as shredded and frozen mozzarella. Key attachments include bid certification questions that must be answered, as well as detailed specifications for the requested products. Additional requirements for bidders involve compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act and a food defense plan among other criteria. The contracting agency emphasizes the importance of meeting quality standards, timely delivery, and maintaining supplier agreements. This bid invitation illustrates the USDA's commitment to sourcing necessary food supplies while ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory guidelines within the federal procurement framework.
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