MS FRUIT & VEGETABLE CO LLC

MS Fruit & Vegetable Co LLC specializes in the procurement and delivery of fresh produce—including tangerines, oranges, and strawberries—to meet the operational needs of U.S. Department of Defense personnel. Despite its name suggesting bakery operations, the contractor’s award history reveals a clear focus on agricultural supply chain execution, specifically the sourcing, quality control, and just-in-time distribution of perishable fresh fruits under strict military logistics standards. Their technical expertise lies in cold chain management, FDA-compliant handling protocols, and USDA-grade produce certification, ensuring freshness and safety across remote and high-demand military installations. Key differentiators include consistent on-time delivery performance, traceability systems for agricultural products, and experience fulfilling time-sensitive requirements in austere environments. The contractor maintains an exclusive, high-frequency relationship with the Department of Defense, consistently supporting garrison, base, and field feeding programs with fresh fruit provisions. Their work directly enables nutritional readiness for service members, aligning with DOD’s Force Health Protection and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) initiatives. Contracts are awarded with regularity, indicating a trusted vendor status within DOD’s subsistence supply network. The primary NAICS code 311812—Commercial Bakeries—is misaligned with actual performance; the contractor’s true vertical specialization is in fresh produce distribution, which falls under NAICS 424480 (Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers). This suggests a mismatch in classification, but their operational focus is unmistakably on perishable agricultural commodities. They serve as a critical link between growers and federal feeding operations, ensuring compliance with federal food safety and procurement regulations. As a Women-Owned Small Business and Woman-Owned Business certified entity based in Grenada, Mississippi, MS Fruit & Vegetable Co LLC leverages its small business status to compete in federal set-aside programs. The company’s geographic footprint supports regional logistics networks, positioning it as a reliable supplier within the Southeastern U.S. defense supply chain.