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This Government Contract opportunity from Massachusetts was posted on March 23, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Local Agricultural Product Sourcing Coordination

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This contract involves the coordination of sourcing agricultural products from local farms, with a focus on adhering to a mandated 10% price preference rule aimed at supporting local suppliers. The subcontract is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) Administration and targets agricultural products within the NAICS code 424480. The work location is based in Boston, specifically at a listed floor address with the postal code 02114-2151. Issued on March 23, 2026, this opportunity invites responses until May 28, 2026, and is designed to facilitate the procurement of agricultural goods while ensuring compliance with price preference policies. While no specific set-aside type is designated, the contract emphasizes local farm engagement to strengthen regional agricultural sourcing efforts. The contract details are accessible through an online public procurement portal.

General Info

MDAR contract sourcing local agricultural products in Boston with 10% price preference, deadline May 28, 2026.

Place of Performance

Floor Boston, MA, 02114-2151, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of BD-26-1002-1003-001-127006.

The full solicitation package (3 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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MDAR GRANT FY27- Massachusetts Food Ventures Program (MFVP)

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AgencyMassachusetts → 1003 - MDAR Admininstration
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Coordination of local farm sourcing for agricultural products, ensuring compliance with 10% price preference rule.

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