KCCO Vessel Loading Observation Services in Support of International Food Aid Programs

The Kansas City Commodity Office (KCCO) today announced the following commodity purchase and port allocation for export distribution in Nicaragua.

USDA's Farm Service Agency, Kansas City Commodity Office (KCCO) is issuing solicitation AG-INTS-S-12-0015 requesting competitive proposals to provide Vessel Loading Observation (VLO) services at various continental U.S. locations. Procurement of these services is in support of U.S. Government international food aid programs.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. It is the intention of the Government to award an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity services contract to one firm.

The full solicitation is available in the document package attached to this notice on the Federal Business Opportunities website. All future information regarding this acquisition, including solicitation amendments and award notices, will be published through the Federal Business Opportunities website (http://www.fbo.gov). Interested parties shall be responsible for ensuring that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition.

The anticipated date of receipt for offers will be on or near September 7, 2012.