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USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Pilot Program

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced a pilot program to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables for the National School Lunch Program, targeting categories such as apples, blueberries, broccoli, carrots, grapes, lettuce, oranges, and strawberries. This initiative aims to support schools by providing fresh produce through contracts that will be awarded as Firm Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment under Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreements. Interested suppliers are required to submit their offers electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) portal by the specified deadline in the forthcoming Request for Proposals, with submissions via any other method considered nonresponsive. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of reviewing all applicable terms and conditions to ensure compliance and provides specific contact information for inquiries, including a Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer. This program reflects USDA's commitment to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all its activities, with resources available for persons with disabilities and procedures outlined for filing complaints. The full solicitation details and related documents are accessible online, ensuring transparency and ease of access for potential suppliers looking to participate in this fresh produce procurement effort.

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USDA AMS pilot program to supply fresh fruits and vegetables for National School Lunch Program.

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424480 - Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers

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

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PURCHASE ANNOUNCEMENT United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service DATE: November 6, 2013 USDA FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PILOT PROGRAM ANNOUNCED: The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced plans to purchase fresh fruits and vegetable products in the following categories: Apples, Blueberries, Broccoli, Carrots, Grapes, Lettuce, Oranges, and Strawberries for the National School Lunch Program. A Request for Proposals will be issued in the near future. Offers to sell these products must be received no later than the date specified on the solicitation. Awards will be Firm Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. 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 nonresponsive. Offerors are urged to carefully read all applicable terms and conditions of the Request for Proposals to ensure compliance with all program requirements. Inquiries may be made by telephoning (202) 720-4517 or addressing the Contracting Officer; United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Contracting Branch, 1400 Independence Ave SW, STOP 0239, Washington, DC 20250-0239. An electronic version of this Product Commodity Award can be obtained through the World Wide Web via the Commodity Procurement Home Page at: http://www.ams.usda.gov/commoditypurchasing. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or a part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. - - - - -

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