Mozzarella Cheese #Bulk Processer #No Natamycin for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
ID: 12-3J14-25-B-0100Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Cheese Manufacturing (311513)

PSC

DAIRY FOODS AND EGGS (8910)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f24a424799204466944d1e5fb09ea1fc/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking proposals for the procurement of mozzarella cheese without Natamycin for use in domestic food assistance programs. The solicitation aims to acquire a total of 8,595,125 pounds of mozzarella cheese, with varied delivery dates and locations across multiple states, including Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, and Texas, emphasizing compliance with federal procurement guidelines and timely delivery. This procurement is crucial for ensuring the availability of quality food products for assistance programs, and interested vendors must submit their bids by January 3, 2025, while adhering to the AMS vendor qualification requirements. For further inquiries, potential contractors can contact Jenny Babiuch at jenny.babiuch@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jenny Babiuch
    jenny.babiuch@usda.gov
    Valerie Dinkel
    Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov
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    12-3J14-25-B-0100.pdf
    The USDA's Domestic Commodity Invitation under bid invitation number 2000010491 seeks proposals for the supply of mozzarella cheese. The invitation is issued by the AMS Dairy and outlines a definite delivery procurement process. Bids are to be submitted by January 3, 2025, for a range of mozzarella cheese products, specifically requiring no Natamycin. The total quantity requested is 8,595,125 pounds, with varied delivery dates and locations across multiple states, including Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, and Texas. Participants must complete bid certification questions and provide information regarding their business size, supplier agreements, and compliance with Food Modernization Act standards. The document also includes specific commodity requirements and emphasizes timely delivery. This solicitation reflects the USDA's commitment to sourcing necessary food products while adhering to federal procurement guidelines, aiming to ensure quality and efficiency in distribution.
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