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USDA Orange Juice Purchase Program Announced

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AG-FCJU-PS-16-0003Federal

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a procurement initiative aimed at purchasing orange juice to manage surplus supplies. Interested vendors are required to submit their offers electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system, with submissions through other means deemed non-responsive. The procurement process is governed by several documents, including the AMS Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements and its amendments, as well as the Commodity Specifications and Qualification Requirements for vendors. These documents are accessible on the AMS Commodity Procurement website, where vendors can also register to receive notifications about solicitation issuance. The contract emphasizes adherence to USDA's non-discrimination policies, prohibiting discrimination on multiple grounds including race, gender identity, disability, and other protected characteristics. Questions regarding the solicitation can be directed to designated USDA contacts, including Contract Specialist LaShawne Brown and Contracting Officer Casey Helman. The purchase program operates under NAICS code 311411, and all communications related to this procurement are to comply with the established terms and electronic submission requirements to ensure responsiveness.

General Info

USDA seeks electronic offers for orange juice under AMS guidelines, enforcing non-discrimination policies.

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NAICS

311411 - Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Various cities and states within the United States, USA

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Timeline

PhasePresolicitation

PostedAug 19

Presolicitation

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Contacts

LaShawne BrownContract Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Casey HelmanContracting Officer

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Full Description

U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service Commodity Procurement DATE: August 19, 2016 USDA ORANGE JUICE PURCHASE PROGRAM ANNOUNCED: The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced plans to purchase Orange Juice 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; Amendment 2 to the Master Solicitation dated May 2016; 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 http://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 (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).