Specifications include, but are not limited to: The purpose of this Solicitation is to establish a source or sources for the School Food Authority (SFA) referenced herein to purchase perishable and non-perishable food and supplies for the operation of USDA Child Nutrition Programs. These programs include, but are not limited to the National School Lunch Program and its related initiatives for lunch, breakfast, afterschool snacks, supper, and summer feeding activities to include Seamless Summer Option (SSO) and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), as well as the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. Each SFA member of the South Carolina School Food Service Purchasing Alliance, Inc. (hereafter, Alliance) is a voluntary participant. The Alliance serves as a means to consolidate bid products for the mutual benefit of the membership in the procurement of high quality foods for students at the most reasonable cost. The mission of the Alliance is to “procure the highest quality products at the lowest prices through a unique partnership that mutually benefits members and vendors while enhancing the health and academic performance of South Carolina’s children”. Purchase estimates of the entire Alliance membership are expected to enhance the purchasing power of all SFAs in this solicitation. Estimated quantities are not a guarantee of usage and unless otherwise specified herein, the SFA is not required to purchase products based on estimates. Estimated combined purchases of food and supplies of Alliance members exceed $80 million dollars annually.