Canned Vegetable 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 Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE, has issued an Award Notice for Canned Vegetable Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. This award, totaling $2,603,842.85, was made to Burnette Foods, Inc., McCall Farms Inc., and Moody Dunbar, Inc., following Solicitation No. 2000011128.
Scope of Work
The award covers the purchase of various canned vegetables for distribution through child nutrition and other federal food assistance programs. Specific items purchased include:
- Hominy Can#12/300: 6,120.000 CS, valued at $57,130.20.
- Pumpkin Can-24/300: 1,620.000 CS, valued at $47,790.00.
- Spinach Can-24/300: 61,370.000 CS, valued at $1,936,142.75.
- Sweet Potatoes w/ Syrup Can-24/300: 27,540.000 CS, valued at $562,779.90.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Purchase Award (resulting from a Definite Delivery solicitation)
- Total Award Value: $2,603,842.85
- Period of Performance: Deliveries are scheduled from April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026.
- Set-Aside: The original solicitation included a 100% Small Business Set-Aside for "100316- Sweet Potatoes w/ Syrup Can- 24/300". Offerors could also apply for HUBZone Small Business Price Evaluation Preference.
- Award Date: February 10, 2026.
Award Details
- Awarded Contractors: Burnette Foods, Inc., McCall Farms Inc., and Moody Dunbar, Inc.
- Number of Offers Received: 4
- Basis of Purchase: f.o.b. destination.
Additional Notes
The original solicitation (12-3J14-26-B-0102-0002) required electronic submission via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) by January 29, 2026. It was subject to the Master Solicitation, Commodity Supplement, AGAR, and FAR. Amendments were issued, including one that extended the offer due date and clarified hominy sodium content. A probationary period applied to new-to-AMS contractors, limiting initial awards. No shortfall was associated with this award.