Cooked Meats: Beef Crumbles & Pulled Pork for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0377Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering (311611)

PSC

LIVE ANIMALS, RAISED FOR FOOD (8810)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e8ebd153b3aa4faa90b174deb2ebfb03/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking bids for the procurement of cooked meats, specifically beef crumbles and pulled pork, intended for domestic food assistance programs. This solicitation aims to secure a total estimated quantity of 1,080,000 pounds of these products, which will be delivered to various locations across the United States between August 1 and August 31, 2025. The procurement is particularly significant as it supports food distribution initiatives while emphasizing small business participation, with set-asides for small businesses under NAICS code 311611. Interested contractors must submit their bids electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by 1:00 PM CT on June 11, 2025, and can direct inquiries to LaShawne Brown at lashawne.brown@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov for further assistance.

    Point(s) of Contact
    LaShawne Brown
    (202) 440-1453
    lashawne.brown@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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    12-3J14-25-B-0377.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued solicitation number 2000010833 for the procurement of cooked meats, specifically beef crumbles and pulled pork for domestic food distribution programs. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by 1:00 PM CT on June 11, 2025, with delivery scheduled between August 1 and August 31, 2025. The contract is set aside for small businesses, specifically under NAICS code 311611. Bidders must meet certain conditions, including establishing a successful delivery record and adhering to specifications for processing plants. The total estimated quantity is 1,080,000 pounds, divided among several destinations across the U.S. The solicitation includes detailed procedural requirements, eligibility criteria, and civil rights provisions, ensuring fairness and compliance in the bidding process. Questions should be directed to the designated contracting officials. The document outlines critical logistical information and compliance protocols to guide contractors in their bids while reinforcing the government's commitment to equitable procurement practices.
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