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This subcontract, titled Quality Assurance and Inspection Services, is issued by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. The primary objective of the agreement is to provide pre-shipment inspection and quality verification for bulk apple shipments to ensure all produce adheres to strict USDA commodity specifications. The scope of work focuses on verifying critical quality metrics, including size, color, firmness, and defect standards. Classified under NAICS code 541380, the contract ensures that all bulk apple deliveries meet federal quality requirements prior to shipment.

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Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

DC

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 12-3J14-26-B-0154.

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

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Bulk Apples for Further Processing (Ludington, MI, Hartford, MI and Richland Center, WI) for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

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PostedFeb 20

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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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Pre-shipment inspection and quality verification of bulk apples to ensure compliance with USDA commodity specifications for size, color, firmness, and defect standards.

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