USDA opens two solicitations for fresh potatoes
The USDA-AMS is currently taking offers to buy 5- and 10-pound bags of potatoes to be delivered around the U.S. during the fall and early winter.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS) announced July 23 two solicitations to purchase fresh potatoes.
They include:
- Solicitation No. 2000007171 — 5- and 10-pound bags of size A potatoes (russets, white round and yellows will be accepted) for the Trade Mitigation: Food Purchase and Distribution Program. Deliveries are to be made between Oct. 1 and Dec. 30, 2020. Offers can be made July 23 until 1 p.m. CT Aug. 25. Click here.
- Solicitation No. 2000007149 — 5- and 10-pound bags of size A potatoes (russets, white round) for the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. Deliveries are to be made between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31, 2020. Offers can be made July 23 until 1 p.m. CT Aug. 6. Click here.