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USDA Sweet Cherry Products Purchase Program Announced

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AG-FFRF-PS-17-0001Federal

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service announced a procurement program for the purchase of sweet cherry products, with a solicitation expected to be issued soon. All interested vendors must submit their offers electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system, as submissions through other means will not be accepted. Prospective suppliers are encouraged to thoroughly review all related documents, including the AMS Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements dated January 1, 2017, applicable commodity specifications, and vendor qualification requirements from October 2014, all available on the AMS Commodity Procurement website. Notifications about solicitation issuance can be received via email by subscribing through the AMS site. Inquiries regarding the solicitation can be directed to the Contract Specialist, Raquel Clinton. The USDA emphasizes its commitment to non-discrimination in all programs and employment practices, outlining protections based on race, color, national origin, and other factors in accordance with federal regulations. Complaints about discrimination may be filed through the USDA Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights. This procurement opportunity falls under NAICS code 311411 and aims to support American agriculture by facilitating government purchases of sweet cherry products. The official procurement announcement and all related information are accessible online to interested parties.

General Info

USDA seeks electronic bids for sweet cherry products; vendors must follow AMS guidelines, NAICS 311411.

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NAICS

311411 - Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing

Place of Performance

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

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Timeline

PhasePresolicitation

PostedFeb 2

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Raquel ClintonContract Specialist

Adrienne Collins

Full Description

U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service Commodity Procurement Staff DATE: February 1, 2017 USDA SWEET CHERRY PRODUCTS PURCHASE PROGRAM ANNOUNCED: The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced plans to purchase sweet cherry products. 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 January 1, 2017; 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 the Contract Specialist, Raquel Clinton at (816) 926-6395 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