USDA Tenders for 40 MT Peas

KANSAS CITY - Mar 12/13 - SNS -- The USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation office here is seeking offers of 40 metric tons (MT) of peas for shipment as food aid.

Under terms of USDA PL-480 food aid tender invitation 200001710 the USDA is buying pulses packed in 50 kg bags, as well as peas packed in 6/4 pound packages.

Purchases are for shipment from interior plants between April 16 to May 7 and between May 8 to May 29 for plants located at port.

Invitation details are as follows:

Offer Due Date/Local Time:                    03/20/2013, 10:00 AM
Award Notification Date:                      03/21/2013, 12:00 PM
Public Release of Award Date:                 03/21/2013, 04:00 PM
Shipping period for inland plants:            April 16 to May 7
Shipping period for plants located at port:   May 8 to May 29
Number      Commodities and Packing                    Quantity MT
100 100558 PEAS, YELLOW, WHOLE BAG-50 KG                     40 MT
Tendering text : FGIS to provide documentation certifying: The U.S. pulse industry generally
comingles and rotates pulses to ensure good condition and quality. While there is no viable
method to determine the crop year, an official grade, based on an official FGIS inspection,
has been established for this commodity to ensure that the desired quality will be shipped.
This type and grade of peas is sold, processed, and consumed in the United States
Total Quantity for PEAS/LENTILS-PKGD                        40 MT