The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) 3J14 office focuses on the large-scale procurement of food commodities to support domestic food assistance programs. Its core mission involves the acquisition of a diverse range of nutritional staples, including canned fruits and vegetables, processed meats, dairy products, and grains.
USDA Ams 3J14 is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. Over the last 12 months, USDA Ams 3J14 has obligated $456,138,651, issued 50 awards, and worked with 30 contractors. It currently has 58 open contract opportunities. Procurement is concentrated in Meat Processed from Carcasses, Poultry Processing, and Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering.
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
AI Mission Profile
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) 3J14 office focuses on the large-scale procurement of food commodities to support domestic food assistance programs. Its core mission involves the acquisition of a diverse range of nutritional staples, including canned fruits and vegetables, processed me...
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) 3J14 office focuses on the large-scale procurement of food commodities to support domestic food assistance programs. Its core mission involves the acquisition of a diverse range of nutritional staples, including canned fruits and vegetables, processed meats, dairy products, and grains. A significant strategic priority is the sourcing of specific agricultural products, such as catfish and pollock, under Section 32 initiatives, as well as the procurement of bulk produce for further processing to ensure food security and nutritional support for eligible populations.
Procurement patterns are heavily concentrated in the food manufacturing sector, specifically within canning, slaughtering, and processing. The agency frequently acquires perishable prepared foods, dehydrated products, and specialized dairy items. These procurements are typically structured as award notices for specific commodity groups, ranging from fluid milk and vegetable oils to dried beans and lentils. The agency also utilizes specialized freight trucking for the local transport of these goods.
The agency primarily targets NAICS codes associated with food manufacturing, with a strong emphasis on fruit and vegetable canning, animal and poultry processing, and dairy manufacturing. There is a clear preference for small business participation, as evidenced by frequent use of Small Business Administration (SBA) set-asides and various small business designations. This indicates a commitment to diversifying the vendor base by integrating smaller agricultural processors and manufacturers into the federal supply chain.
This office operates as a component of the Agricultural Marketing Service within the Department of Agriculture. Its organizational scope is centered on the logistics and acquisition of agricultural commodities, utilizing a mix of unrestricted and set-aside contract vehicles to manage the flow of food products into domestic assistance programs.
Procurement Analytics
Where USDA Ams 3J14 directs its contract spending, by industry and small-business set-aside program.
Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at USDA Ams 3J14 and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.
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Recent USDA Ams 3J14 Contracts
The latest contract opportunities posted by this agency, including active solicitations and recent awards.
