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Procurement of commodities and services for market support FNS nutrition assistance FAS humanitarian food aid and disaster programs.

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The Department of Agriculture, through the Agricultural Marketing Service, has issued a forecast for the procurement of cheese in 500 lb barrels. This acquisition is intended to support market stability, FNS nutrition assistance, and FAS humanitarian food aid and disaster programs. The procurement falls under NAICS code 311513 and was posted on May 1, 2026. Interested parties may contact Chelsie Prange for further information regarding vendor registration and procurement details.

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USDA Agricultural Marketing Service forecast for procuring cheese in 500 lb barrels.

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Department of Agriculture → Agricultural Marketing Service

NAICS

311513 - Cheese Manufacturing

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AgencyDepartment of Agriculture → Agricultural Marketing Service

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Organization / AgencyDepartment of Agriculture → Agricultural Marketing Service

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CHELSIE PRANGE

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CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500 LB

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