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This Solicitation opportunity from Illinois was posted on September 3, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Premium Fish Food for IDNR Fish Hatcheries

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26-422DNR-RESCO-B-49218State & 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 involves a small purchase for the supply of premium fish food specifically designated for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources' fish hatcheries. It is a sole source procurement, indicating that the vendor selected is the only capable supplier meeting the required specifications. The solicitation was posted on September 3, 2025, with a deadline for responses set for September 17, 2025. The contract value is estimated to range between $500,000 and $1,500,000, reflecting a significant purchase aimed at supporting fish hatchery operations within Illinois. The NAICS code associated with this procurement is 311710, which pertains to seafood product preparation and packaging, emphasizing the specialized nature of the product. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is the contracting agency, operating under the State of Illinois, with the performance location within Illinois. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is an email address provided for inquiries, though no specific contact person is listed. Interested vendors can access detailed information and the solicitation document through the provided online link. This contract underscores the state's focus on ensuring the quality and availability of fish food necessary for maintaining healthy fish populations in its hatcheries, with a streamlined process for a sole source purchase to expedite procurement.

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R241081 Fish Food Formulation for PremiumFishFood

DOCX, High priority: read this firstspecifications
High

Standard Illinois Certifications V23.1~5

DOCX, Low priorityother
Low

State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions

PDF, Low prioritycontract-document
Low

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AgencyIllinois Department of Natural Resources
Contacts1 person available
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