Mozzarella Cheese for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0304Type: 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/57eed488f5074221aa4035c36018f471/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 Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking bids for the procurement of approximately 89,693,625 pounds of mozzarella cheese for use in domestic food assistance programs. This solicitation aims to ensure compliance with food safety regulations and timely delivery of dairy products, reinforcing the USDA's commitment to food supply integrity. Interested bidders must meet vendor qualification requirements and submit their offers electronically through the USDA Web Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system, with the bid opening scheduled for April 25, 2025. For further inquiries, potential contractors can 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-0304.pdf
Apr 14, 2025, 2:05 PM UTC
The document is a federal bid invitation from the USDA for mozzarella cheese, identified by the bid invitation number 2000010750. Scheduled to open on April 25, 2025, the solicitation is categorized as a Master/Shortfall Invitation, primarily involving a total quantity of approximately 89,693,625 pounds of mozzarella cheese. Interested bidders are required to respond to attached certification questions and adhere to multiple standards, including food safety regulations and delivery expectations. The invitation specifies the need for a detailed supplier agreement and outlines required attributes such as commercial brand, plant locations, and emergency contact provisions. Attached documents provide further context, including specific cheese production guidelines and a schedule of supply. This bid aims to ensure timely procurement of dairy products, reinforcing the USDA's commitment to food safety and supply integrity within federal procurement processes.
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