Two-Step Sealed Bid Solicitation: Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup Condensed Tomato Soup Step One: Request for Technical Proposals (RFTP)

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is issuing a two-step sealed bid solicitation for the procurement of Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup, Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup, and Condensed Tomato Soup. The solicitation is for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. The contract type will be firm-fixed-price. • The contractor must meet the AMS vendor qualification requirements established in accordance with FAR Subpart 9.2. • The contractor must submit a technical proposal that includes a narrative on their experience with producing the specified soups and a sample prototype for each soup. • The technical proposal will be evaluated based on factors such as product consistency, overall color, appearance, texture, and flavor. • The contract will be awarded based on the lowest price. • The contractor must deliver the soups to various locations in the United States on an FOB origin basis.