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Entitlement, Dried Fruit for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

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12-3J14-26-B-0131Federal

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14View Agency

NAICS

311911 - Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(2)

USDA AMS Solicitation 2000011160 for Dried Fruit and Nuts

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12-3J14-26-B-0131-PCA.pdf

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PhaseAwarded

PostedJan 26

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AwardedSep 9

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

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OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

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Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

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Valerie Dinkel

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