pouched chicken for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.

This solicitation from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service seeks offers to supply approximately 12,800 cases of pouched chicken products for use in domestic food assistance programs. Bidders must submit offers electronically through the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System by January 19, 2023. Awards are anticipated to be announced by January 31, 2023, with deliveries required between February 16-28, 2023. Eligibility requirements include certification of a food defense plan for all facilities. Offers will be evaluated for conformance to specifications and delivery schedule.

There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. Line items specify quantities and destinations across California and the Midwest, totaling 13 destinations in cities including Garden Grove, Indio, Industry, San Diego, San Francisco, Clare, Detroit, and Flint. Delivery locations and timelines are identified for each line item. Current contractors or typical awardees were not disclosed.