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Specialized Therapeutic/Supplementary Food Supply

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Federal

Response Deadline04/07/2027, 04:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract focuses on the manufacture and supply of Ready-To-Use Therapeutic Food and Ready-To-Use Supplementary Food for prime contractors operating under the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Commodity Procurement Program. The scope of work involves producing high-calorie, nutrient-dense pastes designed for emergency nutrition, ensuring all products adhere to rigorous safety standards and specific nutritional requirements. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 311340 and is managed by the Department of Agriculture. It was posted on April 6, 2026, with a response deadline set for April 7, 2027. The primary objective is the delivery of packaged nutritional pastes to support large-scale food procurement projects.

General Info

USDA subcontract for manufacturing and supplying therapeutic and supplementary nutritional food pastes.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

NAICS

311340 - Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing

Place of Performance

DC

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 12-3J14-Notice-26-010.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Master Invitation for Bids for International Commodity Procurements (MIFB-I)

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Timeline

PostedApr 6

subcontract

Response DeadlineApr 7

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

04/07/2027, 04:00:00 AM UTCin 5 months

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

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Full Description

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Supplies Ready-To-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) and Ready-To-Use Supplementary Food (RUSF) for prime contractors on USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Commodity Procurement Program projects. Manufactures high-calorie, nutrient-dense pastes for emergency nutrition adhering to strict nutritional specifications and safety standards. Delivers packaged RUTF and RUSF.

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