Multi-Fruit Juicer (MFJ) Citrus Juicer, 2nd Generation (Brand Name JBT or Equal)

The contract was awarded for the Multi-Fruit Juicer (MFJ) Citrus Juicer, 2nd Generation, under solicitation number 1232SA26P0361, with a fixed-price structure and a competitive bidding process. The award decision strongly favored domestic sourcing, with Made in America requirements and verification of product origins playing decisive roles. Several vendor communications were attempted to clarify quotes, but responses were inconsistent or absent, complicating the evaluation process. The contract is a Total Small Business Set-Aside as defined under FAR 19.5, specifically allocated to small businesses, with the NAICS code 333241 indicating its classification under agricultural, construction, and mining machinery manufacturing. The awarding organization is the USDA ARS AFM APD, operating under the Department of Agriculture, with the primary office located in Beltsville, Maryland, and the place of performance situated in Fort Pierce, Florida, with a zip code of 34945. The point of contact for this contract is Shane Pope, reachable via email at shane.pope@usda.gov or by phone at 9708513735. The contract was officially posted on June 16, 2026, and is accessible through the SAM.gov platform for further reference.