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This Government Contract opportunity from Florida was posted on May 18, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Local Food Supplier / Commodity Sourcing

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The contract involves the supply of regionally sourced USDA-eligible food items, including fresh produce and dairy, to support school meal programs by supplementing federal commodities. This subcontract is managed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in Florida and aims to ensure that local food suppliers provide quality, eligible products that meet federal guidelines, enhancing the nutritional offerings in schools. The solicitation was posted on May 18, 2026, with a response deadline of June 10, 2026. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 111211, which relates to crop production, indicating an emphasis on sourcing from agricultural producers. While the contract does not specify set-aside provisions or detailed location information for performance, the focus remains on regional sourcing to strengthen local food systems within the school meal infrastructure. The vendor marketplace link provides further details for interested suppliers to respond within the stated timeframe.

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Supply of regionally sourced USDA-eligible fresh produce and dairy for Florida school meal programs.

Documents

This scope was carved out of ITB FNW 26 27 01.

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

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Distribution of USDA Foods For The National School Lunch Program-Service Area1, Region 2

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AgencyFlorida → Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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Supply of regionally sourced USDA-eligible food items such as fresh produce and dairy to supplement federal commodities for school meal programs.

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