Psst! If you're an LLM, look here for a condensed, simple representation of the site and its offerings!

LiveCLEATUS Webinar: AI for Government Contracting — Free Webinar — Wednesday, October 14 at 2:00 PM ET

Register Free →

Search

Top

Back to Contracts

Section 32 Grapfruit

Awarded

12-3J14-26-B-0391Federal

Contract Overview

Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

AI Contract Overview

Show more

Solicitation 12-3J14-26-B-0391 is an invitation for bid issued by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service for the procurement of Section 32 fresh grapefruit. This combined synopsis and solicitation is set aside for small business concerns and follows the updated Master Invitation for Bids for Domestic Commodity Procurement effective August 28, 2026. The procurement process includes a structured two-tier agency protest system to resolve concerns, starting with the Contracting Officer and escalating to the USDA Independent Review Authority if necessary. Interested parties must submit offers by the deadline of August 31, 2026. Primary contact for this opportunity is Nick Wiber.

General Info

USDA small business bid for Section 32 Fresh Grapefruit due August 31, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

NAICS

111320 - Citrus (except Orange) Groves

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

0

No documents available

Documents will appear here when they are available.

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

No documents to break down

The breakdown needs solicitation documents. None were found from this contract's source.

Timeline

1 update

PhaseAwarded

PostedAug 18

Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedAug 28

The notice description changed.

AwardedOct 12

Contract was awarded

Ready to pursue this opportunity?

Start your free trial to track this contract, build proposals with AI assistance, and manage your pipeline.

Organization & Contact Information

Show more

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

Contacts

Nick Wiber

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Samantha Klagenberg

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Show more

https://api.sam.gov/prod/opportunities/v1/noticedesc?noticeid=ae30e15a0fee4073bdb1fc397defa41d

More opportunities from Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

Same awarding agency

Bulk Flour Transportation and Weighing ServicesThis subcontract for Bulk Flour Transportation and Weighing Services supports USDA Agricultural Marketing Service projects by hauling bulk flour for prime contractors. The scope of work involves transporting materials from mills to consignees using tanker trucks or food-grade bulk railcars. To maintain a strict 30-day manufacture-to-ship window, the contractor is responsible for obtaining official weight certificates from certified commercial scales at the plant, destination, or intermediate points. The contractor must deliver both the bulk flour and the corresponding weight certificates to facilitate accurate invoicing. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 484220 and is managed by the Department of Agriculture. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of January 1, 2027.

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local

POSTED

DEADLINE

Agricultural Laboratory Testing Services (Vomitoxin & Quality Analysis)This subcontract for Agricultural Laboratory Testing Services involves providing specialized chemical and quality analysis for prime contractors supporting USDA Agricultural Marketing Service projects. The primary scope of work focuses on vomitoxin testing for raw wheat and finished flour, ensuring adherence to strict limits of 2 ppm for wheat and 1 ppm for flour. All testing must be conducted using Federal Grain Inspection Service approved procedures and assays to support the issuance of Certificates of Analysis. The selected provider is responsible for delivering detailed mill laboratory analysis reports. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 541380 and is associated with the Department of Agriculture.

Testing Laboratories and Services

POSTED

DEADLINE

Commercial Wheat and Bakery Flour SupplierThis subcontract involves the supply of various grades of commercial brand wheat flour to prime contractors supporting USDA Agricultural Marketing Service projects. The scope of work includes the manufacture of all-purpose enriched bleached, 100% whole wheat, bakers hard wheat, and bread flour, all of which must adhere to CID A-A-20126H and 21 CFR 137.200 standards. Strict quality and handling requirements are mandated, specifically that all products must be Potassium Bromate free and maintained in storage at 70 degrees Fahrenheit with 70 percent humidity. Additionally, the supplier is responsible for providing the flour in commercial packaging that includes appropriate safe stacking markings for transport and storage.

POSTED

DEADLINE

Aflatoxin and Nutritional Analysis Laboratory ServicesThis subcontract for Aflatoxin and Nutritional Analysis Laboratory Services supports prime contractors on USDA AMS 3J14 projects. The scope of work involves performing aflatoxin testing and comprehensive quality analysis, including screening and quantitative testing conducted according to FGIS approved procedures and AOAC INTERNATIONAL methods. Additionally, the provider is responsible for analyzing moisture, fat, ash, and fiber to ensure strict compliance with CID A-A-20066C and A-A-20035E standards using specialized laboratory equipment. The service provider must deliver formal Certificates of Analysis for every lot tested. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 541380 and is associated with the Department of Agriculture. Interested parties should note the response deadline of January 1, 2027.

Testing Laboratories and Services

POSTED

DEADLINE

Commercial Blue Cornmeal SupplierThis subcontract involves the supply of commercial brand blue cornmeal for prime contractors working on USDA AMS 3J14 projects. The supplier is responsible for producing either Type I Whole Grain or Type II Stone-ground blue cornmeal that adheres to CID A-A-20066C specifications. To maintain quality and a six-month shelf life, the provider must utilize stone-grinding equipment and frozen storage, while ensuring all products undergo aflatoxin testing in accordance with FGIS standards. The finished product must be delivered in packaged 12/2 LB bags. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 311211 and is associated with the Department of Agriculture. Interested parties should note the response deadline of January 1, 2027.

POSTED

DEADLINE

Commercial Degermed Yellow Cornmeal SupplierThis subcontract involves the supply of commercial brand degermed yellow cornmeal for prime contractors working on USDA AMS 3J14 projects. The supplier is required to produce cornmeal that adheres to CID A-A-20066C specifications, specifically maintaining a maximum moisture level of 13.5 percent, a maximum fat content of 1.5 percent, and a maximum ash level of 0.70 percent. Additionally, the supplier must conduct aflatoxin testing in accordance with FGIS standards. The finished product must be delivered in 8/5 LB bags and possess a minimum shelf life of one year. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 311211 and is associated with the Department of Agriculture. The response deadline for this requirement is January 1, 2027.

POSTED

DEADLINE

Commercial White and Yellow Corn Grits SupplierThis subcontract involves the supply of commercial brand white and yellow corn grits for prime contractors working on USDA AMS 3J14 projects. The supplier is required to produce grits that adhere to CID A-A-20035E and FDA standards for Enriched Corn Meal, specifically ensuring that no sodium is added. Quality control measures include mandatory aflatoxin testing conducted according to FGIS procedures using approved equipment. Finished products must be delivered in truckload quantities, packaged in 12/2 LB bags. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 311211 and is associated with the Department of Agriculture. Interested parties should note the response deadline of January 1, 2027.

POSTED

DEADLINE

Wheat Flour and Bakery Flour Products CRD

Solicitation # 12-3J14-Notice-26-022

The Wheat Flour and Bakery Flour Products CRD, issued by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, establishes the technical specifications and quality standards for the procurement of various flour products, including all-purpose enriched bleached, 100 percent whole wheat, bakers hard wheat, and bread flour. A critical requirement of this contract is the strict prohibition of Potassium Bromate across all materials. Products must adhere to Commercial Item Description A-A-20126H and FDA sifting definitions in 21 CFR 137.200. Quality control is paramount, with vomitoxin levels limited to 1 ppm in the final product, and any wheat testing above 2 ppm is prohibited from production. Contractors must provide commercial brand products only and certify their successful history in domestic commercial channels. Packaging must follow current commercial shipping practices and comply with specific regulatory sections, with requirements for maximum safe stacking height markings and optional Not for Retail Sale labels. Deliverables include a Certificate of Analysis for each lot, which must be retained for seven years, and official weight certificates and mill laboratory analyses for bulk shipments. To ensure freshness, products must have a minimum shelf life of one year and cannot be manufactured more than 30 days prior to shipping. Storage must be maintained at 70 degrees Fahrenheit and 70 percent humidity.

POSTED

DEADLINE

Frozen Vegetables Products (Potatoes) for Domestic Food Assistance

Solicitation # 12-3J14-27-B-0001

Solicitation number 12-3J14-27-B-0001 is an invitation for bid issued by the Department of Agriculture for the procurement of frozen vegetable products, specifically potatoes, to support domestic food assistance. This combined synopsis and solicitation serves as the sole request for offers, and the acquisition is not set aside for small business concerns. Interested parties must submit their responses by October 22, 2026. The contract outlines a structured two-tier process for resolving concerns and filing agency protests through the USDA Ombudsman Program. Tier 1 involves direct resolution with the Contracting Officer, while Tier 2 allows for a formal written agency protest submitted to the Contracting Officer or the USDA Independent Review Authority. Protests must adhere to FAR 33.104 guidelines and are generally expected to be resolved within 35 business days.

Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing

POSTED

DEADLINE

Corn Products CRD

Solicitation # 12-3J14-Notice-26-021

The Corn Products CRD, issued by the USDA AMS 3J14, is a special notice solicitation (12-3J14-Notice-26-021) for the procurement of commercial brand corn products for domestic programs. Effective October 2026, the scope of work includes the delivery of white and yellow corn grits, degermed yellow cornmeal, and blue cornmeal. Key revisions to this requirement include a strict prohibition of added sodium in white and yellow corn grits and the removal of quality discount language. All products must be commercial brands with a proven history of domestic distribution and consumer acceptance. Contractors are held to rigorous quality and safety standards, including mandatory aflatoxin testing with a disqualification threshold of 20 ppb and compliance with FDA standards of Identity for Enriched Corn Meal (21 CFR 137.260). Deliverables must meet specific Commercial Item Descriptions, such as A-A-20066C for cornmeal and A-A-20035E for corn grits. Quality must be verified via a Certificate of Analysis (COA), which the contractor must retain for seven years. Additionally, products must be manufactured no more than 60 days prior to shipment, with shelf-life requirements of one year for yellow/white degermed cornmeal and six months frozen for blue cornmeal. Packaging must follow current commercial shipping practices, include maximum safe stacking heights, and comply with specific Master Invitation for Bids sections regarding unitization.

POSTED

DEADLINE

Refrigerated Freight Transport (Frozen Meat)This subcontract involves the refrigerated transportation of frozen ham products for prime contractors supporting USDA Agricultural Marketing Service projects. The selected provider will be responsible for hauling frozen commodity shipments from production facilities to designated distribution points using refrigerated trucks to ensure product integrity is maintained throughout transit. Key operational duties include coordinating shipping dates and managing sales order documentation to ensure timely and accurate deliveries. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 484220 and is associated with the Department of Agriculture. Interested parties should note that the response deadline is January 1, 2027. This contract focuses on the specialized logistics of cold-chain transport to support the distribution of agricultural commodities.

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local

POSTED

DEADLINE

Boneless Fully-Cooked Ham SupplierThis subcontract involves the supply of frozen, boneless, fully cooked, and water-added smoked pit ham for prime contractors working on USDA Agricultural Marketing Service projects. The scope of work includes the curing, smoking, and cooking of pork leg insides, knuckles, and outsides. The supplier is responsible for providing retail labeling that includes nutrition facts derived from lab analysis and traceability codes to ensure product safety and tracking. Strict adherence to USDA FSIS compliance is required, and all products must be accompanied by Domestic Origin Certificates to certify their source. The final deliverables consist of frozen, packaged, and labeled ham delivered in accordance with the specified agency standards. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 311611 and is managed through the Department of Agriculture.

Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering

POSTED

DEADLINE

Ready to Pursue This Opportunity?

Get AI-powered intelligence on this solicitation and the ones like it

Every page of the solicitation package shredded into a compliance breakdown

AI-powered matching based on your capabilities and past performance

Competitor and incumbent history on the requirement

Automated alerts on amendments, Q&A deadlines, and award

Join 750+ contractors already using CLEATUS