Dried Fruit Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0141Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing (311423)

PSC

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (8915)

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https://sam.gov/opp/99c34c1cce0c4198a5e69a1b9753d790/view
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    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.

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    Samantha Klagenberg
    samantha.klagenberg@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a solicitation for bids (Invitation No. 2000010542) for the sale of dried fruit products, specifically targeting the National School Lunch Program and various federal food assistance programs. Bids are due by January 22, 2025, with deliveries scheduled between April 1 and June 30, 2025. The solicitation emphasizes a definite delivery type and includes specific set-asides for small businesses in certain product categories like dried cranberries and raisins. Key requirements involve maintaining stringent quality controls, complying with FDA labeling regulations, and adhering to the USDA's discrimination policies. New contractors must successfully deliver a probationary quantity before full participation is allowed in future solicitations. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM), ensuring that all offerors comply with necessary regulations and documentations, including proposed processing and shipping points. The overall objective is ensuring a steady supply of dried fruits to support federal nutrition programs effectively.
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