section 32 frozen and canned vegetables for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.

This solicitation from the Department of Agriculture seeks offers to supply over 82,500 cases total of frozen and canned asparagus across multiple destinations between May and September 2023. Offerors are invited to bid on supplying frozen asparagus in 12/2.5 lb containers and canned asparagus in 24/300 size cans to meet specifications. Bids are due by March 23rd with acceptances to be announced by March 30th. Deliveries must meet specifications and be made to locations throughout the continental US and Puerto Rico between the required delivery dates. The evaluation criteria will consider conformance to specifications and delivery schedule.

There is no set-aside designated for this opportunity. The primary NAICS code is 311421 for Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing and the primary PSC code is 8910 for Canned or Preserved Vegetables. Current contractors were not named but the goods are intended for use in domestic nutrition assistance programs over the covered period. Deliveries must be made to multiple destinations between May and September 2023 totaling over 82,500 cases of frozen and canned asparagus valued at an estimated amount considering historical prices for such goods.