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This Solicitation opportunity from California was posted on May 27, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

P25-1724 Powdered Agar

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P25-1724State & Local

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NAICS: 311999
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Full-Line Food and Food-Service Supply Distribution - Lawton Indian Hospital
Solicitation # IHS-SS-10222026
The Indian Health Service is issuing a Sources Sought notice, solicitation number IHS-SS-10222026, to identify capable Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) for a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement. The requirement is for full-line food and food-service supply distribution to the Lawton Indian Hospital Dietary Department in Lawton, Oklahoma. Under the Buy Indian Act, preference will be given to Indian Economic Enterprises. The selected contractor must provide all labor, transportation, and resources to deliver products to the hospital receiving dock, with standard orders required within two business days and a preference for delivery between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. The contractor must adhere to strict quality and safety standards, including FDA Food Code, HACCP principles for cold-chain handling, and USDA Grade A or equivalent quality. Specific shelf-life requirements apply to various product categories, such as a minimum of two weeks for milk and 90 days for frozen items. Interested respondents must submit a capability statement and a Buy Indian Act Representation Form to Contract Specialist Mary Ann Yocham by November 6, 2026. Submissions are limited to five pages and must demonstrate specific experience in food distribution rather than providing generic capability statements. Evaluation for the eventual award will be based on a representative market basket of high-consumption items.
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The contract titled "P25-1724 Powdered Agar" is a solicitation issued by the California Department of Food & Agriculture seeking powdered agar agar to be used in the production of sterile fruit fly diet material. The solicitation was posted on May 27, 2026, and responses are due by June 11, 2026. The contract is managed under the state-level agency in California, with no specific NAICS code or set-aside type indicated. The place of performance is within California, though no specific city or detailed address is provided. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Julian Gutierrez, reachable via email. This procurement opportunity is accessible through the California procurement portal, allowing interested suppliers to review the details and submit their proposals accordingly. The primary requirement focuses on powdered agar agar as a key ingredient, highlighting the importance of this material for preparing sterile diet environments for fruit fly research or control programs.

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California Dept. of Food & Agriculture seeks powdered agar for sterile fruit fly diet, responses due June 11.

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Agar Powdered USP NF Specifications

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RFQ P25-1724 Informal Competitive Solicitation for Powdered Agar Agar

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AgencyCalifornia Department of Food & Agriculture
Contacts1 person available
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Office AddressN/A
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Julian Gutierrez

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Powdered agar agar is required to produce sterile fruit fly diet material.

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