Procurement Summary
Country : USA
Summary : Sources Sought for Co-Brand Agreement for Soup Bases and Gravy Mixes
Deadline : 17 Apr 2025
Other Information
Notice Type : Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 116378156
Document Ref. No. : CP-03-17-25-01
Financier : Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership : Public
Tender Value : Refer Document
Purchaser's Detail
Name :Login to see tender_details
Address : Login to see tender_details
Email : Login to see tender_details
Login to see detailsTender Details
Description
On behalf of the U.S. AbilityOne Commission (Commission) the independent federal agency that administers the AbilityOne Program, SourceAmerica, a designated central nonprofit agency, is pursuing potential partnerships with U.S. commercial manufacturers of Soup Bases and Gravy Mixes for the purpose of providing employment for people who are blind or have significant disabilities. The result will be the continuation of the 6 Soup Bases and Gravy Mixes offered on the AbilityOne Procurement List (PL) under a co-brand agreement between the manufacturer and the AbilityOne Program, and its registered brands.
The Soup Bases and Gravy Mixes must meet and/or exceed FAR and other Federal Government published standards, Executive Orders and Federal Agency requirements.
At a minimum, the following criteria must be met:
PRODUCT
6 Flavors:Low Sodium Chicken Flavored Dry Gravy Mix
Low Sodium Brown Dry Gravy Mix
Brown Dry Gravy Mix
Chicken Flavor Dry Gravy Mix
Country Dry Gravy Mix
Turkey Flavor Dry Gravy Mix
Shelf Stable No Added MSG Berry Amendment Compliant Meet and/or exceed FAR and other Federal Government published standards, Executive Orders and Federal Agency requirements. The product must meet industry performance specifications and standards for construction, performance, sustainability and reliability. Be manufactured and lab tested, certified and customer tested to be effective according to their purpose, have current Certificate of Analysis or Certificate of Conformance, as necessary, and meet certifications with corresponding documentation designated by customers. Meet industry performance specifications and standards for Food Safety, performance, sustainability and reliability. Possession of a nationally known brand name that can be demonstrated to have significant appeal through evidence of substantial sales. The chosen manufacturer must be willing to set a high priority for delivering the Soup Bases and Gra...
Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : CP-03-17-25-01
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency : COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED
Sub-tier : COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED
Office: US ABILITYONE COMMISSION
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
Original Published Date: Mar 17, 2025 08:50 am EDT
Original Response Date: Apr 17, 2025 05:00 pm EDT
Inactive Policy: Manual
Original Inactive Date: Apr 18, 2025
Initiative: None
Classification
Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code: 8935 - SOUPS AND BOUILLONS
NAICS Code: 311942 - Spice and Extract Manufacturing
Place of Performance: Washington, DC 20024 USA
Documents
Tender Notice