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

This contract notification announces the discontinuation of the use of the "Shipper's Option" clause in solicitations issued on or after April 1, 2011. The first affected procurement under this change is invitation 041A, scheduled for issuance on April 6, 2011, as detailed in the 2011 Annual International Purchase Schedule. The solicitation is identified by the number AG-IPD-Notices-11-007 and pertains to NAICS code 311221, which relates to food manufacturing activities. The contract does not specify the agency or detailed location information but provides a point of contact for further inquiries: Jessica N Green, a Contract Specialist, who can be reached via email or phone. This notice is intended to inform interested parties of procedural changes impacting upcoming procurements and to ensure compliance with the updated solicitation requirements.