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The contract involves FOB destination delivery services for cheese products to multiple locations designated by the USDA, with a critical requirement for temperature-controlled freight handling to ensure product integrity. It is a subcontract under the NAICS code 484220, which pertains to specialized freight trucking services, highlighting the need for expertise in cold chain transportation. The contract was posted on December 12, 2025, and is managed by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. The scope includes timely and secure transportation of perishable cheese products to various USDA sites, emphasizing the importance of maintaining strict temperature controls throughout the delivery process. Although specific locations and contact details are not provided, the contract underlines the USDA’s focus on maintaining product quality and safety during transit, reflecting stringent federal regulatory standards for food distribution logistics.

General Info

FOB destination delivery of temperature-controlled cheese products to USDA sites under NAICS 484220.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

DC

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 12-3J14-26-B-0036.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Cheddar for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.

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PostedDec 12

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

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FOB destination delivery of cheese products to multiple USDA-designated locations requiring temperature-controlled freight handling.

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