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Notice of New Commodity Requirements for Wheat Flour/Bread Flour (WFBF) for International Food Assistance Programs

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The document announces the final version of the Commodity Requirements Document (CRD) for wheat flour and bread flour, designated WFBF7, which will take effect on July 25, 2012. This updated specification, issued by the Kansas City Commodity Office (KCCO) of the USDA Farm Service Agency, outlines new product requirements for flour used in U.S. Government international food aid programs. Key changes include the establishment of a maximum ash content, revisions to the premix formulation and testing protocols, and the removal of the previous discount table related to ash content. These changes, highlighted in bold in the CRD, are intended to clarify and improve the quality standards for flour procured under these programs. The notice advises all interested parties, including potential suppliers, to review the entire WFBF7 document to ensure compliance with the updated commodity requirements that will apply to all solicitations for flour issued on or after the effective date. The final CRD and other current commodity requirements are accessible on the USDA’s Commodity Operations website. Each solicitation will specify the applicable CRD in line with federal acquisition regulations. Points of contact for further information are the contract specialist Dean Danekas and branch chief Todd Shuck at KCCO. This release ensures transparency and guides procurement for the international food assistance initiatives reliant on these flour commodities.

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USDA updates wheat flour specs for international aid, effective July 25, 2012, emphasizing quality.

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311211 - Flour Milling

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Dean DanekasContract Specialist
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The document package attached to this amended notice contains the FINAL version of WFBF7, to be effective July 25, 2012. This version of WFBF7 contains a maximum ash content, as well as the changes noted below. The final version of WFBF7 is available with all current Commodity Requirements Documents for international food aid programs on the DACO website--also included as a hyperlink in the document package. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** The Kansas City Commodity Office (KCCO), Farm Service Agency, U.S. Department of Agriculture is a buyer of domestic origin food commodities for use in various U.S. Government international food aid programs, and from time to time issues solicitations to purchase a variety of commodities. Specifications for commodity purchases are generally published in Commodity Requirements Documents (CRD) available on KCCO's website. A revised version of the CRD for flour (WFBF)--covering wheat flour and bread flour--is being published today via this Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) notice (see document package 1). The new CRD is called WFBF7 and will become effective July 25, 2012. Once effective, it will be available with other current CRDs on the Commodity Operations website at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=coop&topic=pas-ex-cr Changes in flour requirements include a new premix composition, new premix testing requirements, and the removal of the discount table for ash. Changed items are in bold font in the attached CRD. Interested parties are encouraged to read the new CRD in its entirety in order to understand the new commodity requirements for flour that will be required for all international programs solicitations issued July 25, 2012, and later. These requirements are being provided in this notice for all interested parties. Each solicitation to purchase flour for international food aid programs will clearly identify the requirements document applicable in accordance with FAR 11.201(b).

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