Contracts Awarded under Section 32 Canned Pears for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

The contract awards products under Section 32 for canned pears to support domestic food assistance programs, with the solicitation number 12-3J14-26-B-0362 and posted on July 24, 2026. No set-aside provisions were applied, meaning all eligible contractors may compete without restriction based on business size or category. The North American Industry Classification System code 31142 identifies the industry as fruit and vegetable canning, preserving, and drying, indicating the awarded goods are processed food products intended for use in federal nutrition assistance. The awarding agency is the United States Department of Agriculture, specifically the Office of the Agricultural Marketing Service under designation 3J14, with its primary office located in Washington, D.C. The place of performance is also in Washington, District of Columbia. Primary point of contact is Nicholas Cavazos, reachable via phone and email, with Ashley Train designated as the secondary contact. The contract is accessible through the SAM.gov workspace link for additional details and documentation.