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Low Oxygen Packaging System Design & Engineering

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Response Deadline10/26/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract involves the design and engineering of specialized low oxygen storage and packaging systems for prime contractors supporting USDA Foreign Agricultural Service projects. The scope of work focuses on the development of airtight packaging and the integration of oxygen scavengers using Modified Atmosphere Packaging technology and oxygen sensors to ensure strict adherence to phytosanitary standards and international export requirements. The selected provider is responsible for delivering technical specifications, prototypes, and validated designs under NAICS code 541715. The project is managed by the Department of Agriculture and requires all deliverables to meet specific USDA phytosanitary certifications. The response deadline for this opportunity is October 26, 2026.

General Info

Design low oxygen packaging for USDA projects; deliverables due by October 26, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Foreign Agricultural ServiceView Agency

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

Place of Performance

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Documents

This scope was carved out of USDA-FAS-10621-0750-106-27-0001.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Assisting Specialty Crop Exports: Low Oxygen Storage and Packaging Systems for U.S. Tree Nuts with Phytosanitary Traceability

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PostedAug 24

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Response DeadlineOct 26

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Foreign Agricultural Service

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Designs and develops specialized low oxygen storage and packaging systems for prime contractors on USDA Foreign Agricultural Service projects. Engineers airtight packaging and oxygen scavenger integration using Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) technology and oxygen sensors to maintain phytosanitary standards. Must meet USDA phytosanitary certification and international export standards. Delivers technical specifications, prototypes, and validated designs.

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