Peanut Standards Verification

Added: Jun 07, 2013 10:02 am The USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Fruit & Vegetable Program intends to procure contractor services to verify handler and importer compliance with the established peanut quality and handling standards.
The USDA intends to award a fixed price commercial contract for this effort using FAR Part 12 procedures. The contract will include a one-year base period and four one-year unilateral option periods. This will be a best value procurement. The Request for Proposal (RFP) AG-4740-S-13-0208 is attached.
This is being offered as a total small business set-aside. Thus, all responsible small businesses may submit an offer. NOTIFICATIONS WILL NOT BE SENT TO OFFERORS REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF ANY AMENDMENTS. IT IS THE OFFEROR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK THIS WEB SITE. Any questions or inquiries must be mailed, e-mailed, or faxed to the Contracting Officer. E-mail: BeverlyS.Brown@ams.usda.gov; fax: 901-384-3021; Address: USDA, AMS, Cotton and Tobacco Programs, 3275 Appling Road, Memphis, TN 38133.