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12-3J14-25-C-0580 Star-Kist Co. Award for Domestic Tuna

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12-3J14-Notice-24-048Federal

Submission Closed02/03/2025, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Household Operations Branch, is entering into a firm fixed-price contract with Star-Kist Co. for the procurement of Chunk Light Canned Tuna in 24/12 oz cases. This single-source award is being executed under the simplified acquisition procedures for certain commercial items per FAR Part 13.5 and AGAR 470.103. The justification for the sole source award is based on market research and a Sources Sought Notice which determined that Star-Kist Co. is the only processor capable of providing 100 percent domestically sourced canned tuna. The contract has an estimated total value of 7.5 million dollars for an estimated quantity of 140,400 cases, totaling approximately 78 truckloads, with a period of performance extending through September 30, 2025. It is anticipated that two separate awards will be made, covering the periods from April to June and July to September. The place of performance is located in Pago Pago, American Samoa, and the procurement falls under NAICS code 311710.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

Contract Value

$4,811,768.12

NAICS

311710 - Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging

Place of Performance

Pago Pago, AS, 96799, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

STARKIST CO

Award Issued Date

02/03/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

USDA Sole Source Justification - Star-Kist Co. Canned Tuna

justification-and-authorization

Low

USDA Tuna Sources Sought (12-J14-Notice-24-048)

sources-sought

Low

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4 updates

PhaseAwarded

PostedSep 5

Sources Sought

Notice updatedSep 5

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedFeb 13

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Notice updatedJun 5

Response deadline changed from Sep 20, 2024 to Jul 7, 2025. The notice description changed. The point of contact changed.

Notice updatedJun 5

The notice description changed. The point of contact changed.

AwardedFeb 3

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

02/03/2025, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

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Full Description

The USDA has a requirement provided by a single source and will enter into a firm fixed-price contract with Star-Kist Co., using the simplified acquisition procedures for certain commercial items under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.5. USDA, FNS, Household Operations Branch has a requirement for following. Tuna Chunk Light Can-24/12 OZ - Estimated total quantity - 140,400 cases / 78 truckloads Estimated value of this procurement through September 30, 2025, is $7.5 million. It is the anticipated that two awards will be made April - June, and July - September.