Qualification Requirements for Selling TEFAP Fresh Produce to the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service

The contract outlines the qualification requirements for vendors interested in selling fresh produce under The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) to the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. It is associated with solicitation number 123J14-Notice-21-002 and was posted on April 7, 2021. The solicitation targets vendors operating within the NAICS code 311991, which pertains to the processing and supply of fresh produce, and is managed by the USDA AMS office located in Washington, DC. This contract focuses on ensuring that vendors meet specific standards and criteria necessary to participate in the USDA's fresh produce purchase program, which supports food assistance initiatives. Interested parties can contact the designated point of contact via the provided email for further information or to submit qualifications. The overarching goal is to maintain a reliable and qualified vendor pool to support the distribution of fresh produce through TEFAP, ensuring food assistance recipients receive quality products.