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USDA Grapefruit Juice Purchase Program Announced

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AG-FCJU-PS-16-0001Federal

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service announced a program to purchase grapefruit juice products aimed at surplus removal. Interested vendors are required to submit offers electronically through the Web-Based Supply Chain Management system, with no other submission methods accepted. Potential offerors must familiarize themselves with related documents, including the AMS Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements and applicable Commodity Specifications, which are accessible via the AMS Commodity Procurement website. Notifications about solicitations can be received electronically by subscribing through the designated USDA procurement site. For further inquiries, contact information is provided for the Contracting Officer and designated specialists. This procurement process emphasizes compliance with federal non-discrimination policies and encourages all eligible suppliers to participate under fair and inclusive conditions. Detailed information about the solicitation and the program supports transparency and aims to facilitate effective procurement of grapefruit juice under NAICS code 311411. The procurement is managed by contract specialists LaShawne Brown and Adrienne Collins, who are available for assistance. This initiative reflects the USDA’s commitment to supporting American agriculture and efficiently managing surplus commodities.

General Info

USDA seeks electronic offers for grapefruit juice surplus purchase under fair, non-discriminatory conditions.

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NAICS

311411 - Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing

Place of Performance

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

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Timeline

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedApr 18

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Notice updatedApr 18

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Organization & Contact Information

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Contacts2 people available

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Contacts

LaShawne BrownContract Specialist

Adrienne Collins

Full Description

U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service Commodity Procurement Staff DATE: April 5, 2016 USDA GRAPEFRUIT JUICE PURCHASE PROGRAM ANNOUNCED: The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced plans to purchase Grapefruit Juice 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 applicable Commodity Specification(s) identified in the subsequent Solicitation(s); 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 "Stay up to date on USDA food purchases" 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