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Third-Party Seafood Quality Control & Certification

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This subcontract for Third-Party Seafood Quality Control and Certification supports prime contractors under the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. The selected provider will perform quality assurance and conformance auditing for fishery products, ensuring strict adherence to FPPS Exhibits A, A1, A2, and A3. Key responsibilities include auditing quality control programs, managing non-conforming product reports, and delivering official Certificates of Conformance and Quality Audit Reports. The role requires specialized expertise in USDC/NOAA SIP, FDA regulations, and FSIS Compliance Guidance to ensure all products meet federal standards. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 541380 and is associated with the Department of Agriculture. The response deadline for this requirement is January 1, 2027.

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USDA subcontract for seafood quality control, auditing, and certification due January 1, 2027.

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

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This scope was carved out of 12-3J14-Notice-26-004.

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Supplement 512 for Fish and Fishery Products

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14
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Performs quality assurance and conformance auditing for fishery products for prime contractors on USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) contracts. Verifies conformance with FPPS Exhibits A, A1, A2, and A3, audits quality control programs, and manages non-conforming product reports. Requires expertise in USDC/NOAA SIP, FDA regulations, and FSIS Compliance Guidance. Delivers Certificates of Conformance and Quality Audit Reports.

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