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This Solicitation opportunity from Virginia was posted on October 4, 2024. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Kd/Vdc/Can Mackerel/10-24

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A194DGS:78803State & Local

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NAICS: 311710
Federal
Supplement 509 Alaska Pollock
Solicitation # 12-3J14-Notice-26-016
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service is soliciting competitive bids for the procurement of frozen Alaska Pollock fillet portions for Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs under Supplement 509 of the Master Invitation for Bids - Domestic Commodity Procurement. The required product must be boneless, skinless, unbreaded, raw, and frozen, with a target portion weight of 4.0 ounces. To be eligible, the fish must be caught in U.S. waters and processed in a U.S. flagged vessel or a U.S.-based facility. All products must meet U.S. Grade A standards and be produced in USDC/NOAA Seafood Inspection Program approved establishments in compliance with FDA regulations. Contractors must submit a concise technical proposal in a non-PDF format, such as Microsoft Word, to be reviewed for adequacy by the Standards and Specifications Division. Eligibility is contingent upon passing a pre-award onsite capability assessment audit covering facility processes, quality control, and a mandatory food defense plan. Once awarded, contractors are responsible for the costs of ongoing audits and must provide a Certificate of Conformance with shipments. Strict packaging and labeling requirements apply, including the use of heat-sealed primary packages, 40-pound shipping cases featuring the USDA shield and Grade A insignia, and adherence to FALCPA and FASTER Act allergen labeling. Deliveries must be made to AMS assigned destinations using tamper-proof, serially numbered seals.
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The contract pertains to a one-time bid for the supply of canned mackerel that must be kosher certified, with a total value estimated between $100,000 and $500,000. The Virginia Department of General Services is the awarding agency, and the solicitation was posted on October 4, 2024, with a response deadline of October 8, 2024. Vendors are required to include payment terms, including any discounts, in their response headers or comments section. The contract emphasizes compliance with the Virginia Distribution Center's special terms and conditions, which align with Commonwealth procurement regulations and specify detailed requirements for bid pricing, product qualifications, certifications, and delivery standards. These standards include adherence to USDA grade certificates, frozen product standards, and provisions for mixed freight deliveries, ensuring product quality and regulatory compliance. The contract also highlights the importance of firm unit pricing and pre-qualified product lists to facilitate a smooth procurement process. A quick quote evaluation tool is available through eVA for awarded bids, streamlining the assessment process. Overall, the contract aims to secure high-quality, certified canned mackerel delivered under strict standards to meet the needs of Virginia's state agencies.

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DGS General Terms and Conditions Effective July 1, 2020

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Virginia Distribution Center Special Terms and Conditions July 2019

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AgencyVirginia Department of General Services
Contacts1 person available
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ONE TIME BID, CAN MACKEREL, KOSHER CERT. NOTE: PAYMENT TERMS, INCLUDING ANY DISCOUNT TERMS, MUST BE STATED IN THE VENDOR'S RESPONSE HEADER, COMMENTS: SECTION. **SEE ATTACHED VDC SPECIAL TERMS & CONDITIONS/July 2019. A Quick Quote Evaluation (for awarded bids) is now available through eVA.

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