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
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    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.
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