Small Business Supplier Agreement Coordination (for Non-Manufacturing Vendors)

This contract focuses on enabling small business offerors who do not manufacture products themselves to fulfill supply chain requirements by securing formal supplier agreements with manufacturers compliant with USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) food contracts. It aims to coordinate the relationship between non-manufacturing vendors and approved manufacturers to ensure the smooth delivery of USDA AMS food products, facilitating access to federal food procurement opportunities for small businesses. The contract falls under the NAICS code 424480, which pertains to fresh fruit and vegetable merchant wholesalers, and it is designated as a subcontract with the Department of Agriculture’s AMS division. While specific details such as location and point of contact are not provided, the solicitation was posted in March 2026. This effort streamlines the sourcing process for small businesses by establishing compliant supply partnerships, ensuring adherence to USDA standards, and enabling small vendors to participate effectively in federal food contracts.