Section 32 Whiting And Rockfish Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
ID: 12-3J14-24-B-0611Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (311710)

PSC

MEAT, POULTRY, AND FISH (8905)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9a2bd1ed8aa449439543b7e7473f9034/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is soliciting bids for the procurement of Pacific Whiting and Rockfish products intended for domestic food assistance programs. The procurement aims to support various nutritional initiatives by ensuring the supply of seafood products, with deliveries scheduled between November 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025, to multiple locations across the United States. Interested contractors must submit their bids electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System by 1:00 PM CT on September 19, 2024, and comply with vendor qualification requirements established by AMS. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact LaShawne Brown at lashawne.brown@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    LaShawne Brown
    (202) 440-1453
    lashawne.brown@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    12-3J14-24-B-0611.pdf
    The USDA is inviting bids for the supply of Pacific Whiting and Rockfish products as outlined in solicitation number 12-3J14-24-B-0611. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System by 1:00 PM CT on September 19, 2024. Deliveries are scheduled between November 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025. The USDA has outlined specific adjustments to product specifications for new and existing contractors, including a probationary period for new vendors limited to ten truckloads until five truckloads are successfully delivered. The invitation includes multiple delivery stops with associated locations and estimated quantities, including several cities across the U.S. and offshore territories. Offerors must ensure timely performance and can only bid on quantities they can reliably supply. The document emphasizes USDA’s commitment to civil rights and the necessity of compliance with federal regulations. Details on allowable deviations, delivery terms, and contact information for pertinent personnel are provided to facilitate submission and inquiry processes. This funding opportunity is part of the USDA’s domestic food distribution efforts, promoting the purchase of specific seafood products to support nutritional programs.
    Similar Opportunities
    Frozen Beef Products (type 1&2) for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
    Agriculture, Department Of
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is soliciting bids for the supply of Frozen Beef Products intended for domestic food assistance programs. This procurement requires that all meat products originate from livestock born and raised in the United States, with specific microbial testing requirements for two types of coarse ground beef. The contract is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, including a 10% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), emphasizing the importance of supporting small enterprises within the livestock sector. Interested bidders must submit their offers electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by 1:00 PM CT on January 15, 2025, with notifications of accepted proposals expected by January 16, 2025, and deliveries scheduled between March 15 and March 31, 2025. 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.
    Fresh Fruit for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
    Agriculture, Department Of
    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking bids for the procurement of fresh fruit, including apples and pears, for use in domestic food assistance programs such as the National School Lunch Program. This solicitation is designed exclusively for small businesses, with set-asides for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and requires compliance with stringent packaging and food safety standards. The contract will involve deliveries scheduled between March 31 and June 25, 2025, with a total of approximately 33,964 cases to be delivered to various locations across the United States. Interested contractors must submit their bids electronically via the USDA's Web Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system, and are encouraged to ensure they can meet the delivery requirements to avoid penalties. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Samantha Klagenberg or Valerie Dinkel via email.
    CCC & HOB Canned And Pouch Boned Chicken for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
    Agriculture, Department Of
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking bids for the procurement of CCC & HOB Canned and Pouch Boned Chicken to support domestic food assistance programs. This solicitation is specifically aimed at small businesses, with a complete set-aside for participants under the Small Business Administration’s HubZone program, and requires that all products be sourced from within the United States. The contract is expected to be awarded for firm-fixed-price deliveries scheduled between April 1, 2025, and July 31, 2025, with bids due by January 24, 2025. Interested vendors must submit their offers via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) and can contact Adele L. Jackson Croal at adele.l.croal@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov for further information.
    CCC Dried Fruit Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
    Agriculture, Department Of
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking bids for the procurement of dried fruit products, specifically Pitted Dried Plums, for use in domestic food assistance programs, including the National School Lunch Program. This solicitation emphasizes a 100% Small Business Set-aside, encouraging participation from small businesses, and requires compliance with FDA labeling regulations. Bids are due by January 24, 2025, with the solicitation opening on January 7, 2025, and delivery of purchase orders expected between April 1 and July 31, 2025. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Samantha Klagenberg or Valerie Dinkel via email, and must submit offers electronically through the USDA's Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM).
    Cheddar Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
    Agriculture, Department Of
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is soliciting bids for Cheddar Products intended for use in domestic food assistance programs, including the National School Lunch Program. This procurement aims to ensure the availability of nutritious food options while fostering fair competition among suppliers, with products required to be manufactured in USDA-approved facilities. Interested vendors must submit their bids electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by January 22, 2025, at 1 PM Central Time, with deliveries scheduled between April 15 and July 31, 2025. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Jenny Babiuch at jenny.babiuch@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov.
    CCC Dried Fruit Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
    Agriculture, Department Of
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking proposals for the procurement of dried fruit products, specifically dried cranberries, for use in domestic food assistance programs such as the National School Lunch Program. The solicitation includes a 50% small business set-aside and mandates that the products meet strict quality standards, including a requirement that any optional added oil must weigh less than 1.0%. This procurement is crucial for ensuring reliable nutrition for eligible recipients across the nation, with bids due by January 24, 2025, and deliveries expected between April 1 and July 31, 2025. Interested parties should submit their proposals electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) and may direct inquiries to Samantha Klagenberg or Valerie Dinkel at the provided USDA email addresses.
    Cooked Beef Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
    Agriculture, Department Of
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting offers for the supply of cooked beef products intended for domestic food assistance programs, with submissions due by January 15, 2025. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) requires that all meat products originate from U.S. livestock and comply with specific delivery requirements, targeting a total of 76,000 pounds of cooked beef products to be delivered to locations in Arizona and West Virginia by March 2025. This procurement emphasizes the importance of domestically sourced food to support nutrition assistance efforts and aims to encourage participation from small businesses, with a probationary period for new contractors limiting initial awards. Interested parties should contact Adele L. Jackson Croal at adele.l.croal@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov for further information.
    Fresh Fluid Milk for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
    Agriculture, Department Of
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is soliciting bids for the procurement of Fresh Fluid Milk products to support domestic food assistance programs. The solicitation includes various types of milk, specifically 1% and 2% options in both 128 FL OZ and 64 FL OZ containers, with deliveries scheduled between April 1, 2025, and June 30, 2025, to multiple locations across the United States. This procurement is crucial for ensuring the availability of nutritious food options nationwide, and interested bidders must submit their offers by January 27, 2025, at 1 PM Central Time, while adhering to all vendor qualification requirements and regulations. For further inquiries, potential contractors can contact Jenny Babiuch or Valerie Dinkel via email at jenny.babiuch@usda.gov and Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov, respectively.
    Oven Roasted Chicken 8 Piece Cut Up Fully Cooked Frozen for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
    Agriculture, Department Of
    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).
    Updated Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements - Domestic Programs (MSCP-D)
    Agriculture, Department Of
    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), has issued a Special Notice regarding the Updated Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements - Domestic Programs (MSCP-D), effective October 24, 2024. This solicitation outlines the provisions and contract requirements for vendors interested in supplying commodities for various USDA food programs, including the National School Lunch Program and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program. The updated document emphasizes compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), vendor qualification criteria, and sustainability measures, ensuring that all commodities are sourced from U.S. suppliers. Interested vendors can find more information and submit bids electronically via the Web Based Supply Chain Management system (WBSCM). For inquiries, contact David C. Jackson at davidc.jackson@usda.gov or Elizabeth Hoover at elizabeth.hoover@usda.gov.