Frozen Fruit for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0031-0002Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing (311411)

PSC

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (8915)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a63796ba14b94a969bfba092e4e5f36e/view
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking suppliers for frozen fruit to support domestic food assistance programs, including the National School Lunch Program. The procurement will involve approximately 47,960 case units of frozen fruit, with deliveries scheduled between January 1, 2025, and March 31, 2025, and offers must be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by November 8, 2024. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the availability of nutritious food options for federal nutrition programs and encourages participation from small and disadvantaged businesses, with various set-asides available. Interested contractors can contact Ashley Train at ashley.train@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov for further information.

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    Ashley Train
    ashley.train@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued Bid Invitation number 2000010401 for frozen fruit supplies under the domestic commodity invitation for the National School Lunch Program and other federal food assistance initiatives. Offers must be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by November 8, 2024. Deliveries are scheduled between January 1, 2025, and March 31, 2025. Recent amendments have adjusted submission deadlines and updated item specifications. Specifically, certain blueberry items were removed from the set-aside list, and bidders must ensure that they have successfully completed prior contract deliveries to qualify for future solicitations. The total quantity of frozen fruit required under this invitation stands at approximately 47,960 case units. Additionally, contractors can use various processing plants and are limited to a maximum of three delivery stops for certain lots. New contractors may be subject to a probationary period for their initial bids. The USDA emphasizes strict adherence to non-discrimination policies and requires that all bidders be active in the System for Award Management (SAM) to ensure compliance and proper registration. The solicitation aims to support federal nutrition programs efficiently while encouraging participation from small and disadvantaged businesses.
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