Cracker Products Commodity Requirements Document

This contract pertains to the procurement of domestic origin cracker products for use in U.S. Government international food aid programs, managed through the Agriculture department. It involves a recently updated Commodity Requirements Document (CRD), designated CR5, which supersedes the previous CR4 and became effective on May 20, 2013. The CR5 document outlines the specific commodity standards and requirements that suppliers must meet for all future solicitations associated with cracker products. These requirements are detailed in the CRD and include revisions to the Commodity Identification Document (CID) information, emphasizing the importance for interested parties to thoroughly review the updated document to ensure compliance with the new terms. The solicitation, referenced as AG-DPD-CR5-NOTICE, is publicly posted and managed through the Kansas City Commodity Office’s platform, which provides access to all current CRDs and related procurement notices. The relevant NAICS code for this contract is 311821, covering cracker manufacturing. Point of contact information is provided for inquiries, including a designated Contracting Officer and other officials reachable via email and phone. This contract supports the ongoing efforts of the U.S. Government to source quality food commodities domestically for international aid, ensuring that suppliers follow the latest specifications set forth in the CR5 document available on the Agriculture department’s commodities website.