| Nutrition Services Division |
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| To: Nutrition Program Sponsors |
Number: 04-901 |
| Attention: Food Program Director |
Date: December 2004 |
| Subject: Federal Procurement Guidance |
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| Reference: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) SP Policy Memo 04-18, dated September 9, 2004, Providing Information versus Writing Bid Specifications and Contract Terms, and USDA SP Policy Memo 04-20, dated September 10, 2004, Applicability of Federal Requirements to School Food Service Procurements. | |
This Management Bulletin transmits questions and answers from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding federal procurement procedures for all school food authorities. SP Policy Memo 04-18 discusses contractor involvement in writing bid documents including the Invitation for Bid, Request for Proposal, product specifications, contracts, and contract provisions. SP Policy Memo 04-20 pertains to general federal procurement requirements. Both Policy Memorandums are attached.
As appropriate, please share this information with your agency management and business personnel.
If you have any questions, please contact your Nutrition Services Division representative in the Field Services Unit at 916-445-0850 or 800-952-5609. You may also contact Rae Vant at 916-445-6775 or rvant@cde.ca.gov.
Attachments:
1. USDA SP Policy Memo 04-18 (PDF)
2. USDA SPS Policy Memo 04-20 (PDF)
