Fresh Produce Supply – Bananas and Institutional Fruit

The contract involves the supply of fresh bananas and institutional-grade fruit, delivered in case quantities with a maintained cold chain to prevent spoilage. It is set as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, indicating that only small businesses are eligible to compete. The contracting agency is the Department of Justice, specifically through FCI Leavenworth, with the place of performance located in Leavenworth, ZIP code 66048. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 112512, which corresponds to the supply of fresh produce. This subcontract aims to ensure a reliable and consistent delivery of fresh fruit products, emphasizing the importance of freshness and quality through cold chain logistics. The focus on institutional-grade fruit suggests it is intended for large-scale or organizational consumption, such as government facilities or correctional institutions. The requirement for no spoilage highlights strict quality control measures crucial to this agreement.