Special Notice on Discontinuing use of "Shipper's Option"

This contract notice announces the discontinuation of the "Shipper's Option" for certain procurements under NAICS code 311212, effective for solicitations issued on or after April 1, 2011. The first procurement impacted by this change is invitation 041A, scheduled for issuance on April 6, 2011, as outlined in the 2011 Annual International Purchase Schedule. The document serves as a clarification to inform interested parties of this procedural adjustment, ensuring compliance with updated solicitation requirements. The notice was posted on March 22, 2011, by the contracting officer, Debbie Martinek, who can be contacted for further information. While specific details about the contracting agency or location are not provided, the communication directs stakeholders to the official procurement schedule and emphasizes the importance of adhering to the new guidelines for upcoming solicitations. This change likely affects how shipments are arranged and billed, thereby impacting vendors and logistics planning under relevant USDA contracts.