Attachment 2 - Visual Map of Programs 10062024.pptx

This document is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) related to a potential future solicitation for Third-Party Logistics (3PL) services to support food distribution for USDA nutrition assistance programs, including the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP).

The RFI seeks information and feedback from 3PL firms on a proposed distribution model for storing and delivering dry, refrigerated, and frozen food products, with a focus on improving supply chain resilience and customer service. Key requirements include receiving full truckloads, storing inventory, fulfilling scheduled mixed truck/pallet deliveries to various locations, interfacing with USDA's WBSCM system, and accommodating diverse customer and delivery needs. The RFI also requests recommendations on contract incentives, data requirements, quality/performance metrics, system integration, and contingency planning to ensure reliable and consistent program support. Written responses to the RFI are due by November 4, 2024, and AMS may use the information gathered to develop a future solicitation, though non-response does not preclude submitting a proposal.