Fresh Vegetables for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0010Type: Solicitation
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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/e275dda45c864f3badab7a4e73614f51/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 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.

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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) has issued a bid invitation (number 2000010380) for fresh vegetables, specifically fresh potatoes, to support the National School Lunch Program and other federal food assistance initiatives. The bid process opens on October 17, 2024, with offers due by October 31, 2024, and will involve delivery of products between January 8, 2025, and June 25, 2025. Vendors must comply with the USDA's Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Good Handling Practices (GHP) certifications, which require passing specific audits conducted by USDA representatives before the bid opening. The contract is a 100% small business set-aside, allowing only certified small businesses to participate. Offerors must provide detailed compliance documentation to be eligible, and must submit their bids electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM). Failure to meet certification requirements may lead to penalties, including a 50% invoice discount for noncompliant products and potential contract termination. With a total estimated quantity of 17,600 cases across various locations, this solicitation underscores USDA's commitment to maintaining food quality standards in nutritional programs while supporting small businesses in the agricultural sector. All inquiries regarding the bid should be directed to designated USDA contacts.
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