The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking bids for the procurement of fresh vegetables, specifically fresh potatoes, to support domestic food assistance programs, including the National School Lunch Program. The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside, emphasizing the USDA's commitment to supporting small agricultural businesses while ensuring compliance with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Good Handling Practices (GHP). Vendors must submit their bids electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by October 31, 2024, with deliveries scheduled between January 8, 2025, and June 25, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Douglas E. Stickler or Valerie Dinkel via their provided emails.