Wheat And Bakery Flour Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0063Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Dry Pasta, Dough, and Flour Mixes Manufacturing from Purchased Flour (311824)

PSC

BAKERY AND CEREAL PRODUCTS (8920)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f325958109e44549a6ac6e954d1b2ca3/view
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is soliciting bids for Wheat and Bakery Flour Products intended for domestic food assistance programs under invitation number 12-3J14-25-B-0063. The procurement aims to secure approximately 2,993,720 pounds of flour products, with specific set-asides of 10% for small businesses for Bakery Flour Products and 75% for Wheat Flour Products, emphasizing compliance with food safety regulations and vendor qualifications. This initiative is crucial for ensuring quality food supplies while supporting small business participation in federal contracts. Bids are due by 1 PM CT on November 15, 2024, with deliveries scheduled from January 1 to March 31, 2025. Interested vendors should contact Jenny Babiuch at jenny.babiuch@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov for further information.

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    Jenny Babiuch
    jenny.babiuch@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting bids for Wheat and Bakery Flour Products under invitation number 12-3J14-25-B-0063 (RFP 2000010449), aimed at domestic food distribution programs. Bids are due by 1 PM CT on November 15, 2024, with deliveries scheduled from January 1 to March 31, 2025. The invitation encourages vendors to submit offers via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM), ensuring they comply with various specifications, including being active in the system and providing accurate supplier agreements. The procurement framework designates a 10% set-aside for small businesses for Bakery Flour Products and 75% for Wheat Flour Products. Specific guidelines emphasize compliance with food safety regulations and require evidence of subcontractor responsibility. The document specifies quantities and delivery locations for various flour products, totaling an estimated 2,993,720 pounds. Prospective contractors must be prepared for a probation period if they are new to USDA contracts, limited initially to 10 truckloads. The initiative underlines the USDA’s commitment to ensuring quality food supplies while adhering to regulatory compliance and supporting small business participation.
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