Substantially definition

Substantially means over 51% from American products.” Therefore, over 51 percent of the final processed product (by weight or volume) must consist of agricultural commodities that were grown domestically. Thus, for foods that are unprocessed, agricultural commodities must be domestic, and for foods that are processed, they must be processed domestically using domestic agricultural food components that are comprised of over 51 percent domestically grown items, by weight or volume as determined by the SFA. For the purpose of the Awarded Contract the requirement means that applicable goods and services procured on behalf of or by SFAs for use in the Child Nutrition Programs using nonprofit food service account funds, the product’s food component is considered the agricultural commodity. FNS defines food component as one of the food groups, which comprises reimbursable meals. The food components are meats/meat alternates, grains, vegetables, fruits, and fluid milk. Refer to 7 CFR 210.2 for full definitions. Any product processed by a winning vendor must contain over 51 percent of the product’s food component, by weight or volume, from U.S. origin. This definition of domestic product serves both the needs of schools and American agriculture. Products from Guam, American Samoa, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Northern Mariana Islands are considered domestic products under this provision as these products are from the territories of the U.S. The Offeror by signing the Offeror’s Proposal is certifying meals sold through the SFA’s nutrition program are prepared and processed in the U.S. and contains over 51 percent of its agricultural food component, by weight or volume, from the U.S. If requested by the SFA, state, or federal government, the Selected FSMC will supply evidence supporting compliance with the Buy American provision. Additional clarification regarding the Buy American Provision can be found in USDA Memo Compliance with and Enforcement of the Buy American Provision in the National School Lunch Program SP 38-2017 dated 06/30/17. In the event a domestic product is not available, the Selected FSMC must; Requests consideration from SFA (written documentation require) on the use of domestic alternative foods before approving an exception. Document the use of a non-domestic food exception when competition reveals the cost of domestic is significantly higher than non-domestic food. Document the use of a non-domestic alternative food due to the domestic food not produc...

Substantially means more than 25%.

Substantially means that over 51% of the final processed product consists of agricultural commodities that were grown domestically. These provisions apply to all funds in the food service account and not just federal reimbursements.

Examples of Substantially in a sentence

• Each regulation is risk assessed as to the impact of the non-compliance on the safety, health and welfare of residents using the service.A finding of:▪ Substantially compliant - A judgment of substantially compliant means that the provider or person in charge has generally met the requirements of the regulation but some action is required to be fully compliant.

• The offers which are declared as Responsive and Substantially Responsive will be considered as equivalent for the onward proceedings of tender.

• Substantially interfering with the student’s or students’ academic performance; or4.

• Substantially equal protection of public health, safety, and welfare will be afforded by a means other than that prescribed in the particular rule for which the waiver is requested.

• Each regulation is risk assessed as to the impact of the non-compliance on the safety, health and welfare of residents using the service.A finding of: Substantially compliant - A judgment of substantially compliant means that the provider or person in charge has generally met the requirements of the regulation but some action is required to be fully compliant.

More Definitions of Substantially

Substantially means any violation that affects the health, safety, and welfare of the

Substantially means over 51% from American products.” Therefore, over 51% of the final processed product (by weight or volume) must consist of agricultural commodities that were grown domestically.

Substantially means “without material qualification.”

Substantially means any violation, which affects the health, safety, and welfare of

Substantially means engaged at a particular job for more than 50% of the time during any one week.

Substantially means any violation, which affects the health, safety, and

Substantially means the final processed product contains over 51% domestically grown agricultural commodities. [7 CFR 210.21(d)]