Bulk Apples for Further Processing (Ludington, MI, Hartford, MI and Richland Center, WI) for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is soliciting offers for Bulk Apples for Further Processing to be used in domestic food assistance programs. Deliveries are required for locations in Ludington, MI, Hartford, MI, and Richland Center, WI. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, and offers are due by February 12, 2026, 13:00:00 Central Time.
Scope of Work
The primary deliverable is "APPLES FOR FURTHER PROCESSING # BULK," with a total estimated quantity of 1,464,154.00 LB. Specific commodity specifications for "Bulk Apples # June 2022" and "Fresh Fruit July 2019" apply. Offerors must comply with USDA GAP and GHP verification requirements, and a Supplier Agreement Letter is required. Commodities must be a product of the United States, grown, processed, and prepared exclusively in the U.S.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Firm-Fixed-Price, Definite Delivery
- Period of Performance: April 2026 to June 2026, with specific delivery windows for different locations.
- Set-Aside: Hubzone Small Business Price Evaluation Preference may apply if the offeror is certified and is the manufacturer/producer.
- Offer Due Date: February 12, 2026, 13:00:00 Central Time
- Published Date: February 4, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Offers, modifications, and withdrawals must be submitted electronically through the USDA Web Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system (https://portal.wbscm.usda.gov/publicprocurement). Submissions by any other means will be deemed nonresponsive. To be eligible, potential contractors must meet AMS vendor qualification requirements established in accordance with FAR Subpart 9.2. Information on becoming a qualified bidder is available at http://www.ams.usda.gov/selling-food or by contacting newvendor@usda.gov. Offerors must certify adherence to the Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements – Domestic Programs (MSCP-D), Commodity Supplement/Specification, AGAR, and FAR. Specific questions regarding felony convictions and unpaid tax liability must be answered.
Additional Notes
The solicitation, including amendments and award notices, will be available electronically via WBSCM and through a link on SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for obtaining the most up-to-date information. Commodity specifications are accessible online at https://www.ams.usda.gov/selling-food/product-specs. Contact Samantha Klagenberg at samantha.klagenberg@usda.gov or 970-222-5931 for primary inquiries.