Fresh Vegetables(Mixed Fresh Produce) for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0011-0001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing (311991)

PSC

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (8915)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/941099880c8745c482e4fc0e6cd22b70/view
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is soliciting bids for the procurement of Mixed Fresh Produce to support domestic food assistance programs. The solicitation aims to acquire a total of 52,525 units of fresh vegetables, with deliveries scheduled between January 1, 2025, and March 31, 2025, to various locations across the United States. This procurement is crucial for ensuring the availability of quality food commodities for federal assistance initiatives, and interested contractors must submit their bids electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by November 4, 2024, at 3:00 PM Central Time. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Kelli Dawkins at kelli.dawkins@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kelli Dawkins
    (816) 926-2112
    kelli.dawkins@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
    Files
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    12-3J14-25-B-0011-0001.pdf
    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing a solicitation for bids on a Domestic Commodity Invitation under bid invitation number 2000010381. This request specifically targets the procurement of Mixed Fresh Produce, with offers due by November 4, 2024, at 3:00 PM Central Time. The deliveries are scheduled between January 1, 2025, and March 31, 2025. An amendment dated October 24, 2024, has been issued to update the Master Solicitation terms without changing the offer due date. Interested offerors must submit bids electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) and ensure they are compliant with all requirements under the Agriculture Acquisition Regulations (AGAR) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). The solicitation includes a detailed list of required quantities by location, amounting to a total of 52,525 units of Mixed Fresh Produce to be delivered to various zip codes across the U.S. Additionally, the USDA emphasizes non-discrimination policies and encourages inquiries for clarification through designated contact channels. This procurement process underscores the USDA's commitment to sourcing quality commodities for various federal food programs.
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