Supplement 509 Alaska Pollock

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking contractors to supply frozen Alaska Pollock products for distribution to federal food and nutrition assistance programs. The contractors must meet specific requirements, including being a USDC/NOAA SIP Approved Establishment, having a food defense plan, and complying with FDA regulations and USDC/NOAA SIP program requirements. The technical proposal should include a detailed description of the production steps, quality assurance methods, and corrective actions. The contractor must also provide written proof of an approved USDC/NOAA SIP Product Management Plan. Some key requirements for the products include: • Domestic origin of fish flesh • U.S. Grade A quality • Compliance with FDA regulations and USDC/NOAA SIP program requirements • Metal detection and validation • Proper packaging, labeling, and shipping • Compliance with the National Motor Freight Classification or Uniform Freight Classification The contractor must also provide a Certificate of Conformance and comply with the USDA's Master Invitation for Bids – Domestic Commodity Procurement (MIFB-D) and the Federal Purchase Program Specification (FPPS).