BOTTLED JUICE for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), has awarded contracts totaling $13,139,796.55 for Bottled Juice for the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. This award resulted from Solicitation No. 2000011131, dated January 22, 2025.
Scope of Work
The purchase includes various types of bottled juice in 8/64 FL OZ plastic bottles, such as Apple, Cherry Apple, Cranberry Apple, Grape Concord, Orange, and Tomato Juice. These products are for distribution to various locations across the United States.
Contract Details
- Agency: USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service
- Commodity: Bottled Juice
- Total Value: $13,139,796.55
- Total Quantity: 616,025.000 cases
- Deliveries: Scheduled between March 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026.
- Set-Aside: The original solicitation included specific line items set aside for 100% Small Business (SB) and 10% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The award notice does not detail the set-aside distribution for the total award.
- Award Date: The overall notice was published on January 29, 2026, detailing awards from a solicitation dated January 22, 2025.
Evaluation
The purchase was made following a competitive solicitation (No. 2000011131), which received 9 offers/quotes. Awards were made on an F.O.B. destination basis.
Additional Notes
Detailed breakdowns of purchases by contractor, material, plant location, destination, quantity, and price are available within the full award document. Further information and cumulative purchase data can be found on the USDA website at http://www.ams.usda.gov/selling-food and http://www.ams.usda.gov/reports/purchase-summary-report.