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Bulk Chilled Chicken Supply – Offshore Delivery

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This contract involves the supply and transportation of bulk chilled chicken from the mainland United States to several offshore U.S. territories, including Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The delivery process must adhere strictly to established packaging and weight requirements to ensure product integrity and compliance with regulatory standards. The contract is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture under the Agricultural Marketing Service and pertains to the North American Industry Classification System code 311612, which covers meat processing operations. The agreement is structured as a subcontract with no specified solicitation number or set-aside designation. While specific location details for the office and performance points are not provided, the focus remains on fulfilling supply logistics to the designated offshore locations. The contract was made publicly available in January 2026, emphasizing governmental oversight in the sourcing and distribution of chilled poultry products to these territories.

General Info

Supply and transport bulk chilled chicken to U.S. offshore territories under USDA standards.

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Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14View Agency

NAICS

311612 - Meat Processed from CarcassesView NAICS

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PostedJan 14

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

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Supply and dispatch of bulk chilled chicken from mainland U.S. to offshore territories including Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, with full compliance to packaging and weight standards.

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