TEFAP Fresh Produce for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0187Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing (311991)

PSC

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (8915)

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https://sam.gov/opp/476a07469ef0414c88bd1d2554c6562e/view
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting bids for the procurement of fresh produce under the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) to support domestic food assistance initiatives. The solicitation seeks offers for mixed fresh produce in specified quantities, with deliveries scheduled between April 1, 2025, and June 30, 2025, to various locations across the United States, including several cities in Alaska. This procurement is vital for ensuring food security and compliance with federal regulations, while also promoting participation from small and minority-owned businesses through HUBZone preferences. Interested bidders must submit their proposals via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by February 7, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time, and can contact Douglas E. Stickler or Valerie Dinkel for further information.

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    Douglas E. Stickler
    Douglas.Stickler@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting bids for the purchase of Fresh Produce under the TEFAP program via invitation number 2000010599. The bid submission deadline is set for February 7, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with deliveries scheduled between April 1, 2025, and June 30, 2025. Proposals must be submitted through the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM), and submissions through other means will be considered nonresponsive. The invitation seeks offers from interested bidders to supply mixed fresh produce in specified quantities across various locations, including several cities in Alaska and multiple states in the continental U.S. The USDA emphasizes compliance with federal regulations, including the Agriculture Acquisition Regulations (AGAR) and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), while also fostering minority participation through HUBZone small business preferences where applicable. The document includes detailed item quantities and delivery requirements, while also addressing nondiscrimination policies. The USDA encourages prospective bidders to read supplementary materials attached to the solicitation for complete guidelines.
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