Bulk Apples for Further Processing (Ludington, MI, Hartford, MI and Richland Center, WI) for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
Overview
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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), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is soliciting offers for Bulk Apples for Further Processing for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. This procurement aims to secure a total estimated quantity of 1,464,154.00 LB of apples for delivery to Ludington, MI, Hartford, MI, and Richland Center, WI. This is a combined pre-solicitation notice and solicitation for a domestic commodity invitation. Offers are due by February 12, 2026, at 13:00:00 Central Time.
Scope of Work
The primary deliverable is "APPLES FOR FURTHER PROCESSING # BULK". Offerors must adhere to specific commodity specifications, including "Bulk Apples # June 2022" and "Fresh Fruit July 2019". Compliance with USDA GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) and GHP (Good Handling Practices) verification requirements is mandatory. A Supplier Agreement Letter is also required as part of the submission.
Contract Details
This invitation is for a "Definite Delivery" type contract. The period of performance is scheduled from April 2026 to June 2026, with specific delivery windows outlined for the various locations in Michigan and Wisconsin. The Product Service Code for this opportunity is 8915 (Fruits And Vegetables).
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted by February 12, 2026, 13:00:00 Central Time, which is also the opening date. Offerors are required to certify adherence to the Master Solicitation, Commodity Supplement/Specification, AGAR (Agriculture Acquisition Regulation), and FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation). A Hubzone Small Business Price Evaluation Preference may be applied if the offeror is certified and acts as the manufacturer/producer. Specific questions regarding felony convictions and unpaid tax liability must be addressed in the submission.
Additional Notes
The solicitation references multiple essential attachments and instructions, including "Bulk Apples Multi-State_Instructions for Offerors", "Templates for Supplier Agreement Letter", "USDA GAP AND GHP Verification Form", and various commodity specifications. For inquiries, contact Samantha Klagenberg at samantha.klagenberg@usda.gov or 970-222-5931, or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov.