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Probationary Supplier for New Apple Varieties or New Vendors

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This contract offers an opportunity for new vendors or those introducing new apple varieties to participate in the USDA supply chain on a probationary basis. The probation period is limited to a maximum delivery of 10 truckloads, allowing the USDA to evaluate the quality and consistency of the products supplied by these new entrants. The contract falls under the subcontract category associated with NAICS code 424480, which relates to fresh fruit and vegetable merchant wholesalers. Managed by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, it is designed to facilitate the inclusion of fresh apple varieties into the government supply chain, potentially expanding market access for emerging suppliers. While specific geographic details and points of contact are not provided, interested parties can access more information through the USDA’s contracting portal.

General Info

Probationary contract for new apple vendors supplying up to 10 truckloads to USDA supply chain.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

NAICS

424480 - Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers

Place of Performance

DC

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 12-3J14-26-B-0010.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Fresh Fruit for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.

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PostedDec 9

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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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Opportunity for new vendors or those introducing new apple varieties to enter USDA supply chain under a probationary period limited to 10 truckloads.

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