Cereal,Fortified for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0267Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing (311230)

PSC

SPECIAL DIETARY FOODS AND FOOD SPECIALTY PREPARATIONS (8940)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/963db765c8d34513b4be44e834057117/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 31, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 31, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 4, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
Description

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking proposals for the procurement of 172,480,000 pounds of fortified ready-to-eat cereals for domestic food assistance programs. The solicitation includes four generic types of cereals, each requiring 43,120,000 pounds, and emphasizes compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act, as well as the importance of reliability and traceability in food supply contracts. Interested bidders must submit their offers electronically via the USDA Web Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system by April 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM Central Time, and are encouraged to contact Jenny Babiuch or Valerie Dinkel for further information regarding the solicitation process.

Point(s) of Contact
Jenny Babiuch
jenny.babiuch@usda.gov
Valerie Dinkel
Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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12-3J14-25-B-0267.pdf
Mar 31, 2025, 4:05 PM UTC
The document outlines a federal Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) under bid invitation number 2000010700. The solicitation pertains to the procurement of a total of 172,480,000 pounds of various fortified ready-to-eat cereals, specifically four generic types (Generic-2, Generic-3, Generic-4, and Generic-5), each requiring a quantity of 43,120,000 pounds. Key dates include the offer start date of March 27, 2025, and the due date for offers set for April 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM Central Time. Bidders must respond to a series of certification questions, submitting all required documentation, including technical specifications and past performance records. The RFP includes attributes relevant to the bidding process such as compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act, registration in the System for Award Management, and considerations for on-time deliveries and commercial brands. The emphasis on emergency contact and plant location also signals the importance of reliability and traceability in food supply contracts. This document serves as a formal invitation for suppliers to participate in the federal procurement process for essential food products.
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