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Refrigerated Freight Carrier (Offshore)

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Federal

Response Deadline01/01/2027, 04:59:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract for Refrigerated Freight Carrier (Offshore) services supports the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service by transporting dried fruit commodities to offshore destinations, specifically Puerto Rico and Hawaii. The contractor is responsible for providing refrigerated containers to maintain strict temperature controls and prevent spoilage, while managing the palletized unitization of goods from the producer to the final destination. The scope of work requires full compliance with Department of Transportation and USDA offshore shipment regulations to ensure the delivery of certified fruit lots. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 484122 and is associated with the Department of Agriculture.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

NAICS

484122 - General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload

Place of Performance

DC

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 12-3J14-Notice-26-025.

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

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Commodity Specification for Dried Fruits October 2026

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Timeline

PostedOct 23

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Response DeadlineJan 1

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Response Deadline

01/01/2027, 04:59:00 AM UTCin 2 months

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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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Performs transport of dried fruit commodities to offshore destinations for prime contractors on USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) projects. Provides refrigerated containers (reefers) for shipments to Puerto Rico and Hawaii, maintaining temperature controls to prevent spoilage. Manages palletized unitization from producer to destination. Complies with DOT and USDA offshore shipment requirements. Delivers certified fruit lots.

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