USDA Buys 50 MT Beans
KANSAS CITY - Apr 29/10 - SNS -- The USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation office here confirmed the purchase of 50 metric tons (MT) of small red beans for shipment as food aid.
Under terms of USDA PL-480 food aid tender invitation 040C, the USDA is buying the beans packed in 6/4 pound packages for delivery to Gulf ports between May 16 to June 6 for inland plants and for plants located at the port, June 7 to June 28, 2010.
Commercial markings acceptable. Bags must be wrapped in paper or plastic balers. Balers must provide a compact, solid, and securely held unit to prevent shifting of bags within the baler during handling, stacking, and shipment.
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