Oven Roasted Chicken 8 Piece Cut Up Fully Cooked Frozen for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0151Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Poultry Processing (311615)

PSC

MEAT, POULTRY, AND FISH (8905)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a70a5c2f7c3d492b8aa4b5b2bc477a36/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking bids for the procurement of frozen, fully cooked, oven-roasted chicken cut into eight pieces, intended for use in domestic food assistance programs. The solicitation requires the delivery of a total of 1,188,000 pounds of chicken to various locations across the United States between February 1 and March 31, 2025, with bids due by 1:00 PM CT on January 16, 2025. This procurement is crucial for supporting federal nutrition assistance initiatives, and it emphasizes compliance with federal regulations regarding contractor integrity and non-discrimination practices. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Adele L. Jackson Croal at adele.l.croal@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov, and must submit their bids electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM).

    Point(s) of Contact
    Adele L. Jackson Croal
    (202) 260-8672
    adele.l.croal@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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    12-3J14-25-B-0151.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a bid invitation (2000010554) for the procurement of frozen, fully cooked, oven-roasted chicken cut into eight pieces. The solicitation is part of the USDA’s domestic food distribution program, with bids due by 1:00 PM CT on January 16, 2025. Successful vendors will be expected to deliver a total of 1,188,000 pounds of chicken to various locations across the country between February 1 and March 31, 2025. The invitation outlines specific requirements for bidders, including a probationary period for new contractors, which limits awards to 10 truckloads per product until they demonstrate successful deliveries. Required submissions must be made electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM), and inquiries should be directed to designated USDA officials. Furthermore, the document emphasizes compliance with federal regulations regarding the contractor’s business integrity, including past felonies and tax liabilities. Offerors are also reminded of the USDA's commitment to non-discrimination in employment and contracting practices. This solicitation represents a significant opportunity for suppliers within the poultry industry to contribute to federal nutrition assistance programs while adhering to stringent quality and delivery standards.
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