Section 32 Hazelnuts PKG-24/1 LB for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0219Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing (311911)

PSC

BAKERY AND CEREAL PRODUCTS (8920)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/244363e90baa45808d98237beedbd83c/view
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting bids for the procurement of Section 32 Hazelnuts packaged as 24 one-pound bags, intended for use in the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food Assistance Programs. This solicitation, identified by bid invitation number 2000010635, is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, encouraging participation from small businesses while ensuring compliance with FDA labeling regulations and civil rights standards. Offers will be accepted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system, with the solicitation opening on February 21, 2025, and deliveries scheduled between April 16 and December 31, 2025. Interested bidders must submit inquiries by February 14, 2025, and can reach out to primary contact Samantha Klagenberg at samantha.klagenberg@usda.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Samantha Klagenberg
    samantha.klagenberg@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting bids for the sale of Hazelnuts packaged as 24 one-pound bags under bid invitation number 2000010635, specifically for use in the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food Assistance Programs. The solicitation opens for offers on February 21, 2025, with deliveries scheduled between April 16 and December 31, 2025. This request is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, encouraging small businesses to participate. Firms interested in bidding must submit offers electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system and adhere to labeling regulations as per FDA guidelines. There are probationary measures for new contractors, allowing only five truckloads of product until successful delivery of ten truckloads is demonstrated. Bidders may provide different prices for multiple delivery destinations specified in the solicitation. Inquiries about the solicitation must be made by February 14, 2025, with answers published by February 18. The contract emphasizes compliance with civil rights regulations in all arrangements. Overall, this solicitation represents a significant opportunity for small businesses to contribute to federal nutrition programs while ensuring product quality and adherence to safety standards.
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    Section 32 Hazelnuts PKG-24/1 LB for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
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