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USDA Raisin Purchase Program Announced

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AG-FDRF-PS-16-0002Federal

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service has announced plans for the USDA Raisin Purchase Program aimed at removing surplus raisin products from the market. Interested vendors are required to submit offers electronically through the Web-Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system, as submissions via other methods will not be accepted. Prospective offerors must review relevant procurement documentation, including the AMS Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements and its amendments, specific Commodity Specifications, and Qualification Requirements for Vendors, all accessible on the AMS Commodity Procurement website. Notifications for solicitation issuance can be obtained electronically through the website, and inquiries may be directed to designated USDA Contracting Officers or Specialists. The program seeks to ensure compliance with USDA’s nondiscrimination policies, which protect individuals against discrimination based on various protected classes. The contract is identified under solicitation number AG-FDRF-PS-16-0002 and falls under NAICS code 311423, which pertains to processed fruit and nut manufacturing. Points of contact include Contracting Specialist Camillia Freeland-Taylor and Contracting Officer Casey Helman, both reachable via email and phone. The USDA emphasizes its commitment to supporting American agriculture through this procurement initiative.

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USDA seeks electronic offers for raisin surplus removal under solicitation AG-FDRF-PS-16-0002.

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311423 - Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing

Place of Performance

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

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedAug 25

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Camillia Freeland-TaylorContracting Specialist

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Casey HelmanContracting Officer

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Full Description

U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service Commodity Procurement Staff DATE: August 23, 2016 USDA RAISIN 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; 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 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