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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Agriculture was posted on September 19, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Cold Chain Logistics and Distribution Services

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This subcontract for Cold Chain Logistics and Distribution Services involves the transportation of processed cheese for prime contractors supporting USDA Agricultural Marketing Service commodity procurement projects. The service provider is responsible for refrigerated trucking to ensure food safety and quality for FOB Destination deliveries throughout the United States, utilizing specialized refrigerated trailers and temperature monitoring systems. To qualify for this engagement, the provider must maintain full DOT compliance and hold all necessary food safety transport certifications. The contract falls under NAICS code 484220 and is managed by the Department of Agriculture under the USDA AMS 3J14 agency.

General Info

USDA subcontract for refrigerated cheese transportation and distribution services across the United States.

NAICS

484220 - Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local

Place of Performance

DC

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 12-3J14-25-B-0516.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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CHEESE, PROCESSED for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14
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Hauls processed cheese for prime contractors on USDA Agricultural Marketing Service commodity procurement projects. Performs refrigerated trucking (reefer) to maintain food safety and quality for FOB Destination deliveries across the United States. Utilizes refrigerated trailers and temperature monitoring systems. Requires DOT compliance and food safety transport certifications. Delivers processed cheese to various US destination points.

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