Instant Rice Cereal Products Commodity Requirements Document Revision

This contract involves the purchase of Instant Rice Cereal Products by the Agriculture department for use in U.S. Government food aid programs. The specifications for these purchases are detailed in a newly revised Commodity Requirements Document (CRD) designated RC9, which became effective on August 22, 2013. This document outlines the standards and specifications suppliers must meet for Instant Rice Cereal Products in all future domestic program solicitations. The CRD and other related commodity requirement documents are accessible on the Kansas City Commodity Office's website, offering guidance to interested parties on the commodity standards. The solicitation associated with this contract is identified as AG-DPD-RC9, falling under the NAICS code 311212, which pertains to processed rice products. Key contacts for this contract include Roy R Boyd, the Contracting Officer, and Carol Givens-Verser, the Agricultural Marketing Specialist, both based at the Kansas City Commodity Office. Their contact information is provided for inquiries related to this solicitation. The document ensures transparency and standardization in procurement for domestic food aid commodities, facilitating consistent quality and compliance in government food assistance programs.