Chicken And Chicken Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
ID: 12-3J14-24-B-0610Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Poultry Processing (311615)

PSC

MEAT, POULTRY, AND FISH (8905)

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https://sam.gov/opp/2ec5894e089b4d61827e01d32298ea08/view
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking proposals for the procurement of chicken and chicken products to support domestic food assistance programs. The solicitation includes various chicken items such as frozen drumsticks, split breasts, and whole bagged chickens, with specific quantities and delivery locations outlined in the attached documents. This procurement is vital for ensuring the availability of quality food products for assistance programs while adhering to stringent specifications and compliance standards. Interested bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by September 17, 2024, with deliveries anticipated between October 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024. For further inquiries, potential contractors can contact Adele L. Jackson Croal at adele.l.croal@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov.

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    Adele L. Jackson Croal
    (202) 260-8672
    adele.l.croal@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the procurement of chicken products, under invitation number 2000010328. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by September 17, 2024, with deliveries expected between October 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024. The solicitation covers various chicken items, including frozen drumsticks, split breasts, and whole bagged chickens, with total quantities specified for each item across various delivery locations. Bidders are encouraged to apply with clear pricing strategies and are cautioned to only bid quantities they can fulfill. New contractors must navigate a probationary process during which they are limited to 10 truckloads per product until they demonstrate successful delivery. The USDA mandates compliance with stringent specifications, certifying food defense, and prohibits discrimination in all USDA-funded programs. This invitation embodies the USDA's ongoing commitment to supporting domestic food distribution programs while maintaining high standards for product conformity and quality assurance.
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