Promoting Fair Competition and Innovation in Seeds and Other Agricultural Input Industries

On July 9, 2021, President Biden issued a historic Executive Order titled “Promoting Competition in the American Economy,” which creates a whole-of-government approach to competition and includes initiatives across federal agencies to tackle some of the most pressing issues across our economy. Among other things, the Executive Order directs the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S.

Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Asparagus (Canned and Frozen)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Asparagus (Canned and Frozen) for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of Section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935, with the purpose to encourage the continued domestic consumption of these products by diverting them from the normal channels of trade and commerce.

Offers may be solicited in the following forms:

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Pre-Solicitation Announcement for the Section 32 Purchase of Fresh Potatoes

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Sweet Potatoes (Fresh) for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of Section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935, with the purpose to encourage the continued domestic consumption of these products by diverting them from the normal channels of trade and commerce.

Offers may be solicited in the following forms:

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Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Dry Edible Peas and Lentils

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Dry Beans and Lentils for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of Section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935, with the purpose to encourage the continued domestic consumption of these products by diverting them from the normal channels of trade and commerce.

Offers may be solicited in the following forms:

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Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Walnuts

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Walnuts for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of Section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935, with the purpose to encourage the continued domestic consumption of these products by diverting them from the normal channels of trade and commerce.

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