Rice for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0306Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Rice Milling (311212)

PSC

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (8915)

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https://sam.gov/opp/dd0f3700ae6648199cb8af439e4b6628/view
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking bids for the procurement of rice through its Agricultural Marketing Service's Commodity Procurement Program, under solicitation number 12-3J14-25-B-0306. This opportunity emphasizes the inclusion of small businesses, requiring large firms to source products from small businesses if they do not manufacture the goods themselves, and mandates compliance with food safety regulations. The rice will be utilized in domestic food assistance programs, with deliveries expected between July 1 and September 30, 2025, and bids are due by April 30, 2025. Interested vendors must submit their offers via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System and can contact Terry Lutz at terry.lutz@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov for further information.

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    Terry Lutz
    (202) 567-1757
    terry.lutz@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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    12-3J14-25-B-0306.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is inviting bids to supply Rice through the Agricultural Marketing Service's Commodity Procurement Program under solicitation number 12-3J14-25-B-0306. Bids are due on April 30, 2025, with delivery expected between July 1 and September 30, 2025. This solicitation emphasizes the requirement for small businesses, mandating that large firms provide products from small businesses if they do not manufacture the goods themselves. Vendors must submit their offers via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System, ensuring compliance with all bid specifications. It includes a variety of rice products with specific quantity needs and delivery locations associated with each item. Additionally, there are stipulations concerning compliance with food safety regulations, subcontracting limits, and provisions for new contractors under probationary terms. The USDA reiterates its commitment to nondiscrimination and civil rights compliance in delivering these programs.
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