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Sources Sought - Freeze-Dried Meals - Amend 2

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A045979Federal

Submission Closed02/20/2025, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Procurement of commodities and services for market support FNS nutrition assistance FAS humanitarian food aid and disaster programs.The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service is forecasting the procurement of dried tart cherries in 250 count 1.36 ounce packaging. This acquisition is intended to support market operations, FNS nutrition assistance, FAS humanitarian food aid, and various disaster programs. This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5 and falls under NAICS code 311423. Interested parties can contact Small Business Specialist Chelsie Prange for further information regarding this requirement.

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350

NAICS

311423 - Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Colorado Springs, CO, 80914, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Salient Characteristics - Freeze-Dried Meals (13 Feb 2025)

1 page · specifications

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Sources Sought – Freeze Dried Meals – Amendment 2

amendment

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2 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedFeb 7

Sources Sought

Notice updatedFeb 12

The notice title changed.

Notice updatedFeb 13

Response deadline changed from Feb 13, 2025 to Feb 20, 2025. The notice title changed. The notice description changed. The point of contact changed.

Response DeadlineFeb 20

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

02/20/2025, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350

Contacts2 people available

OfficePETERSON SFB, CO, 80914-1117, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350

Office AddressPETERSON SFB, CO, 80914-1117, USA

Contacts

Kyle Richmond

SrA Dobhriste

Full Description

Please refer to the attachments: Sources Sought_Freeze Dried Meals - Amendment 2 Attachment 1 - List of Salient Characteristics_Freeze-Dried Meals_13 Feb 2025

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