Milled Rice and Fortified Milled Rice Commodity Requirement Document

The contract pertains to the purchase of Milled Rice and Fortified Milled Rice for use in U.S. Government international food aid programs. The Agriculture department, acting as the buyer, issues solicitations based on specific Commodity Requirements Documents (CRDs), which outline the detailed specifications for each commodity. The contract referenced, identified by solicitation number AG-IPD-MR24, introduces a new CRD for these rice products that became effective on July 8, 2014. This document is essential for all future solicitations involving Milled Rice and Fortified Milled Rice, ensuring that suppliers meet the stipulated standards. Interested parties are directed to review the CRD thoroughly to understand the commodity requirements, which are available on the Kansas City Commodity Office's website. The procurement falls under NAICS code 311212, relating to milling operations. The designated contracting officer for this solicitation is Debbie Martinek, who can be contacted for further information. This contract represents an ongoing effort by the USDA to secure domestic origin food commodities that support international food aid initiatives.