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USDA-Approved Fish and Fishery Product Processing

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Response Deadline01/01/2027, 04:59:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity with the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service involves the processing, preparation, and packaging of fish and shellfish flesh for prime contractors. The scope of work includes performing individual quick freezing, utilizing specific cooking methods per FPPS, and conducting metal detection to ensure product safety. The selected provider is responsible for the final delivery of processed, packaged, and labeled fishery products. To be eligible, the contractor must maintain USDC/NOAA Seafood Inspection Program Approved Establishment status and ensure full compliance with 21 CFR Part 101 regulations. This requirement falls under NAICS code 311710, with a response deadline set for January 1, 2027.

General Info

USDA subcontract for processing, packaging, and delivering fish and shellfish by January 2027.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

NAICS

311710 - Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging

Place of Performance

DC

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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

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

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Supplement 512 for Fish and Fishery Products

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Timeline

PostedJan 6

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Response DeadlineJan 1

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

01/01/2027, 04:59:00 AM UTCin 2 months

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

Office AddressN/A

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

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Processes, prepares, and packages fish and shellfish flesh for prime contractors on USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) fishery product contracts. Performs Individual Quick Freezing (IQF), cooking methods per FPPS, and metal detection. Requires USDC/NOAA Seafood Inspection Program (SIP) Approved Establishment status and compliance with 21 CFR Part 101. Delivers processed, packaged, and labeled fishery products.

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Posted before this notice, open and closed

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