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CATFISH PRODUCTS for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

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12-3J14-26-B-0264Federal

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture, through its AMS 3J14 office in Washington D.C., has issued an award notice for the procurement of catfish products intended for use in domestic food assistance programs. This opportunity is fully reserved for small businesses under a Total Small Business Set-Aside as defined by FAR 19.5, ensuring that only eligible small business concerns may submit proposals. The NAICS code 311710 identifies the industry as seafood processing, indicating that the contract pertains to the supply of processed catfish products meeting federal food assistance standards. The award was posted on May 21, 2026, and the place of performance is unspecified, suggesting delivery may be distributed across multiple locations nationwide to support food aid initiatives. Chyra Lewis serves as the primary point of contact, with Carrie Meyers as the secondary contact, both reachable via their USDA email addresses for inquiries related to the solicitation. The contract is accessible via the SAM.gov workspace portal for further details and documentation.

General Info

USDA seeks small business bids for catfish products by May 14, 2026, with formal protest process.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14View Agency

Contract Value

$848,160

NAICS

311710 - Seafood Product Preparation and PackagingView NAICS

Place of Performance

DC

Set-Aside

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Awardee

CONSOLIDATED CATFISH PRODUCERS LLCView Profile

Award Issued Date

05/21/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PhaseAwarded

PostedMay 7

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AwardedMay 21

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

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Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

Contacts

Chyra Lewis

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Carrie Meyers

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https://api.sam.gov/prod/opportunities/v1/noticedesc?noticeid=101ff33a0104420dad1f61b6030a6cda

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