89 -- Dehydrated Potato Products

The Kansas City Commodity Office (KCCO), Farm Service Agency, U.S. Department of Agriculture is a buyer of food commodities for various export feeding programs. Additional information about the programs and/or submitting offers on commodities is available at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/daco/default.htm. All contractors interested in offering commodities shall comply with KCCO’s qualification requirements as required by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 9.202(f). The qualification requirements are available at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/daco/VendorQualifications/QualificationRequirements.htm. The following commodity, which is classified under NAICS code 311423, is purchased by Export Operations Division, KCCO. Purchase of Packaged and/or Processed Products for Export Donation Programs. http://www.fsa.usda.gov/daco/Announcement/Export/exportannon.htm **Dehydrated Potato Products (DPP): The product shall be prepared from properly matured, wholesome, clean vegetables. The dehydrated potato products shall meet the salient characteristics in the applicable Commercial Item Description for dehydrated white potatoes. The invitation shall specify the type, style and sizes of dehydrated potatoes. The rehydrated or prepared potatoes shall have a good flavor and odor typical for the type and style of potatoes. Container and packaging requirements are those used in current commercial shipping practices. Technical contact is Dan Webber at 816-926-2847.