rice) for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service seeks offers to supply approximately 2.2 million pounds of brown rice, US number 1 long grain parboiled, in bags of 25 pounds, packages of 24/2 pounds, 30/1 pounds, and 30/2 pounds for use in domestic food assistance programs. Bids are due through the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System by May 2, 2023 and will be evaluated based on price. Delivery of the rice must occur between July and September 2023 to various locations in California, Louisiana, Minnesota, Oregon and Texas.

There is no set-aside designation for this procurement. The primary NAICS code is 311421 for rice milling and the predominant PSC code is 8910 for edible grains, seeds, and legumes. The total quantity sought is approximately 2.2 million pounds across the different rice products and delivery locations between July and September 2023 to California, Louisiana, Minnesota, Oregon and Texas.