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This contract involves the supply of 6/10 ct metal cans intended for use in canned pear products. The cans must undergo final assembly within the United States and comply with the Federal Acquisition Regulation clause FAR 52.225-5, which governs trade agreements and procurement standards. The contract is categorized under the NAICS code 332431, relating to metal container manufacturing, and is managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Agricultural Marketing Service division. The contract type is a subcontract issued on August 15, 2025, focusing on packaging and container supply requirements. While specific details regarding the location of performance and set-aside status are not provided, adherence to U.S. sourcing and assembly regulations is emphasized. This procurement supports USDA’s efforts to obtain compliant and domestically assembled packaging materials critical for food product distribution.

General Info

Supply of 6/10 ct metal cans for canned pears, final assembly in USA, USDA subcontract.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

NAICS

332431 - Metal Can Manufacturing

Place of Performance

DC

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 12-3J14-Notice-25-046.

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

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Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Purchase of Bartlett Pears

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PostedAug 15

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

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Supply of 6/10 ct metal cans for canned pear products requiring U.S. final assembly and compliance with FAR 52.225-5.

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