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USDA ANNOUNCES RAISIN PRODUCTS PURCHASE PROGRAM

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AG-FDRF-PS-15-0002Federal

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service announced a raisin products purchase program aimed at removing surplus raisin products from the market. Offers for this procurement must be submitted electronically through the Web-Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system, with no alternative submission methods accepted. Interested vendors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with various related documents, including the AMS Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements, commodity specifications for dried fruit, and the qualification requirements for prospective vendors. These documents are accessible via the AMS Commodity Procurement website, where vendors can also subscribe to notifications regarding solicitation issuance. The solicitation number for this program is AG-FDRF-PS-15-0002, and key contacts include Contracting Officer Casey Wong-Buehler and Contract Specialist LaShawne Brown. The Department emphasizes its commitment to non-discrimination in its programs and employment, providing instructions for submitting complaints related to discrimination. This procurement initiative supports American agriculture by effectively managing surplus stock through a transparent and regulated purchase process, ensuring compliance with established procurement standards and equal opportunity policies.

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USDA's raisin purchase program removes surplus; electronic bids only via WBSCM system.

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311423 - Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing

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Different cities/states within the U.S., USA

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedAug 11

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Casey Wong-BuehlerContracting Officer

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LaShawne BrownContract Specialist

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Full Description

U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service Commodity Procurement Staff DATE: August 7, 2015 USDA RAISIN PRODUCTS PURCHASE PROGRAM ANNOUNCED: The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced plans to purchase raisin products for surplus removal. A solicitation will be issued in the near future. All offers must be submitted electronically through the Web-Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) website at http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=WBSCM. Offers submitted by any means other than WBSCM will be considered non-responsive. Offerors are urged to review all documents as they pertain to this program, including the AMS Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements dated April 2015; Amendment 1 to the Master Solicitation dated June 2015; the Commodity Specification for Dried Fruit dated August 2014; Amendment 1 to the Dried Fruit Specification; and the Qualification Requirements for Prospective Vendors dated October 2014. These documents are available on the AMS Commodity Procurement website at www.ams.usda.gov/selling-food. Offerors must read all terms of the applicable Solicitation(s) when it is issued. To receive electronic (e-mail) notification of the issuance of these solicitations, see the "Subscribe to AMS CP News (link)" available on the AMS Commodity Procurement website. Inquiries may be made by telephoning (202) 720-4517 or addressing the Contracting Officer, USDA/AMS Commodity Procurement Staff, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, STOP 0239, Washington, DC 20250-0256. An electronic version of this Purchase Announcement can be found at the Commodity Procurement Website: http://www.ams.usda.gov/selling-food. The USDA prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (866) 632-9992 (Toll-free Customer Service), (800) 877-8339 (Local or Federal relay), (866) 377-8642 (Relay voice users). Together We're Making a Difference: American Agriculture for the American People