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Section 32 Specification for Mandarin Oranges and Tangerines

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12-3J14-Notice-23-010Federal

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The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a Section 32 specification contract focusing on Mandarin Oranges and Tangerines, identified by solicitation number 12-3J14-Notice-23-010 and posted on November 29, 2022. This contract falls under the NAICS code 311991, which relates to food manufacturing, and is managed by the USDA AMS office based in Washington, DC. The contract's purpose is to establish requirements and standards for the procurement and distribution of these citrus products under the Section 32 program, which supports agricultural markets. For any inquiries regarding the specifications or contract details, stakeholders are directed to contact Richard Peterson via the provided email address. While no specific details about set-aside types or place of performance locations are mentioned, the contract documents and further information can be accessed through the specified federal workspace link. The contract aims to facilitate efficient sourcing and marketing of mandarin oranges and tangerines to support agricultural producers and meet public nutrition needs.

General Info

USDA contract for mandarin oranges and tangerines procurement under Section 32 agricultural marketing program.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

NAICS

311991 - Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing

Place of Performance

DC

Set-Aside

NONE

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Section 32 Specification for Mandarin Oranges and Tangerines

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PostedNov 29

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

Contacts

Richard Peterson

contact@example.gov

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The Agricultural Marketing Service has posted a new Section 32 Specification for Mandarin Oranges and Tangerines. Questions may be submitted to Richard Peterson at contact@example.gov.

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