Fresh Fruit for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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) has announced the award for solicitation 12-3J14-26-B-0129-0001, for the purchase of fresh apples and pears totaling $784,345.52. These commodities are for use in Child Nutrition and other Domestic Food Distribution Programs.
Scope of Work
The award covers the purchase of various fresh fruit commodities, including:
- APPLES GRANNY SMITH FRESH CTN-40 LB
- APPLES RED DELICIOUS FRESH CTN-40 LB
- APPLES FUJI FRESH F CARTON-40 LB
- APPLES GALA FRESH G CARTON-40 LB
- APPLES FRESH PKG-12/3 LB
- PEARS FRESH PKG-12/3 LB
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Purchase Award
- Value: $784,345.52
- Deliveries: Scheduled from March 30, 2026, to June 24, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (this is an award announcement).
- Award Date: February 18, 2026.
Evaluation
This document serves as a notice of a completed purchase award, not a solicitation for new proposals. The original solicitation received 15 offers/quotes.
Additional Notes
Further information regarding selling food to the USDA AMS can be obtained from: http://www.ams.usda.gov/selling-food.