Cooked Beef Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.

Frozen Beef Products (type 1&2) for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.

Agriculture, Department Of

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is soliciting bids for the supply of Frozen Beef Products intended for domestic food assistance programs. This procurement requires that all meat products originate from livestock born and raised in the United States, with specific microbial testing requirements for two types of coarse ground beef. The contract is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, including a 10% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), emphasizing the importance of supporting small enterprises within the livestock sector. Interested bidders must submit their offers electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by 1:00 PM CT on January 15, 2025, with notifications of accepted proposals expected by January 16, 2025, and deliveries scheduled between March 15 and March 31, 2025. For further inquiries, potential contractors can contact Adele L. Jackson Croal at adele.l.croal@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov.

CCC & HOB Canned And Pouch Boned Chicken for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.

Agriculture, Department Of

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking bids for the procurement of CCC & HOB Canned and Pouch Boned Chicken to support domestic food assistance programs. This solicitation is specifically aimed at small businesses, with a complete set-aside for participants under the Small Business Administration’s HubZone program, and requires that all products be sourced from within the United States. The contract is expected to be awarded for firm-fixed-price deliveries scheduled between April 1, 2025, and July 31, 2025, with bids due by January 24, 2025. Interested vendors must submit their offers via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) and can contact Adele L. Jackson Croal at adele.l.croal@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov for further information.

Oven Roasted Chicken 8 Piece Cut Up Fully Cooked Frozen for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.

Agriculture, Department Of

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking bids for the procurement of frozen, fully cooked, oven-roasted chicken cut into eight pieces, intended for use in domestic food assistance programs. The solicitation requires the delivery of a total of 1,188,000 pounds of chicken to various locations across the United States between February 1 and March 31, 2025, with bids due by 1:00 PM CT on January 16, 2025. This procurement is crucial for supporting federal nutrition assistance initiatives, and it emphasizes compliance with federal regulations regarding contractor integrity and non-discrimination practices. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Adele L. Jackson Croal at adele.l.croal@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov, and must submit their bids electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM).

Vegetable Oil And Buttery Spread for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.

Agriculture, Department Of

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking bids for the procurement of vegetable oil and buttery spread intended for domestic food assistance programs. The solicitation, identified as Number 12-3J14-25-B-0147, emphasizes small business participation, with up to 100% of the products set aside for small businesses, and includes specific product requirements such as 6/1-gallon bottles of vegetable oil and 12/15-ounce tubs of buttery spread. This procurement is crucial for ensuring the availability of quality food commodities while promoting equitable access to government contracts, particularly for small businesses. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by January 27, 2025, with contract awards expected by February 14, 2025, for deliveries scheduled between April 1 and June 30, 2025. Interested parties can contact Jenny Babiuch at jenny.babiuch@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov for further information.

CCC Dried Fruit Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.

Agriculture, Department Of

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking bids for the procurement of dried fruit products, specifically Pitted Dried Plums, for use in domestic food assistance programs, including the National School Lunch Program. This solicitation emphasizes a 100% Small Business Set-aside, encouraging participation from small businesses, and requires compliance with FDA labeling regulations. Bids are due by January 24, 2025, with the solicitation opening on January 7, 2025, and delivery of purchase orders expected between April 1 and July 31, 2025. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Samantha Klagenberg or Valerie Dinkel via email, and must submit offers electronically through the USDA's Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM).

Dried Fruit Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.

Agriculture, Department Of

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking bids for the procurement of dried fruit products intended for domestic food assistance programs, including the National School Lunch Program. The solicitation emphasizes the need for high-quality dried fruits, such as cranberries and raisins, with specific requirements for compliance with FDA labeling regulations and USDA's discrimination policies. This procurement is crucial for ensuring a reliable supply of nutritious food options for federal nutrition programs, with bids due by January 22, 2025, and deliveries scheduled between April 1 and June 30, 2025. Interested vendors must submit their bids electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) and can contact Samantha Klagenberg or Valerie Dinkel for further information.

Domestic Origin of Meat Produced for Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs January 2024

Agriculture, Department Of

Special Notice: AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF - AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE - USDA AMS 3J14 The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), has issued a special notice regarding the domestic origin of meat produced for federal nutrition assistance programs. The notice clarifies that meat products used in these programs must come from animals that are born, raised, and slaughtered in the United States. AMS procures food products of domestic origin for nutrition assistance programs and regularly evaluates the effectiveness of its food purchase programs. The guidelines for procuring beef, pork, lamb, and bison products were found to be unclear, prompting the need for clarification. To ensure compliance with the domestic origin requirement, vendors must not knowingly procure animals from outside the U.S. for use in federal nutrition assistance programs. Additionally, vendors must not knowingly slaughter animals clearly marked as imported to produce meat for these programs. USDA regulations require that imported cattle, bison, swine, and lambs be identified through branding, tattoos, and/or identification tags. AMS will enforce the domestic origin requirement by requiring vendors to include a description of how they will ensure compliance in their technical proposals. This may involve implementing segregation plans or other methods to provide reasonable assurance of compliance. AMS conducts regularly scheduled in-person audits to verify compliance with the technical proposals. If a vendor is found to have violated the domestic origin requirement, they will be required to provide a corrective action and, if necessary, update their technical proposal. Willful violations may result in the vendor being suspended by AMS until they can demonstrate that the issue has been resolved. AMS auditors will not visit feedlots as part of verifying the domestic origin requirement. Audits will be conducted on the premises of the vendor establishment, and it is the vendor's responsibility to ensure compliance. Contracts awarded prior to January 1, 2024, are not subject to the clarified requirement. However, contracts entered on or after January 1, 2024, will be subject to the requirement. Contractors with concerns about meeting the clarified requirements should contact AMS. For more information, please contact Darin R. Doerscher, Chief Food Safety and Technology Branch at USDA, AMS, Livestock & Poultry Program. Phone: 563-847-1550, Email: darin.doerscher@usda.gov.

Chicken Products(Canned And Pouch) for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.

Agriculture, Department Of

Solicitation: AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking Chicken Products (Canned And Pouch) for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. The products will be delivered to various locations in the United States on an FOB origin basis. The solicitation may include small business set-asides, service-disabled veteran-owned set-asides, quantities reserved for 8(a) and AbilityOne firms, and price evaluation preferences for qualified HUBZone small businesses. The anticipated date of receipt for offers is listed above under "General Information." The contract type will be firm-fixed-price. The products must be a product of the United States and meet the commodity and packaging requirements specified in the solicitation. Potential contractors must meet the AMS vendor qualification requirements. Bids, modifications, withdrawals of bids, and price adjustments shall be submitted using the WBSCM system. The solicitation should be read in conjunction with the Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements - Domestic Programs (MSCP-D) and commodity specifications documents available on the AMS website.

CCC Dried Fruit Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.

Agriculture, Department Of

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking proposals for the procurement of dried fruit products, specifically dried cranberries, for use in domestic food assistance programs such as the National School Lunch Program. The solicitation includes a 50% small business set-aside and mandates that the products meet strict quality standards, including a requirement that any optional added oil must weigh less than 1.0%. This procurement is crucial for ensuring reliable nutrition for eligible recipients across the nation, with bids due by January 24, 2025, and deliveries expected between April 1 and July 31, 2025. Interested parties should submit their proposals electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) and may direct inquiries to Samantha Klagenberg or Valerie Dinkel at the provided USDA email addresses.

Canned Boned White Meat Chicken for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

Agriculture, Department Of

Solicitation: AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking Canned Boned White Meat Chicken for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. This procurement is part of USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)-Commodity Procurement Program (CPP) and is intended to provide food assistance to various locations in the United States. The solicitation may include small business set-asides, service-disabled veteran-owned set-asides, and preferences for qualified HUBZone small businesses. The solicitation will be available electronically through USDA Web Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) and Contract Opportunities website. The contract type will be firm-fixed-price. The products must be a product of the United States and must meet the commodity and packaging requirements specified in the solicitation. Potential contractors must meet the AMS vendor qualification requirements. Bids and price adjustments must be submitted through WBSCM. The solicitation should be read in conjunction with the Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements – Domestic Programs (MSCP-D) and commodity specifications documents available on the AMS website.

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