Supplier of Raw Materials or Components for USDA-Compliant Products

The contract seeks a supplier to provide raw materials and components essential for USDA-compliant products, including food-safe packaging, CONEG-compliant inks, and GS1-labeled items that meet both USDA and FDA regulatory standards. All materials must be manufactured and labeled in full compliance with federal requirements to ensure safety and traceability across the supply chain, with specific emphasis on adherence to food contact regulations and standardized identification systems. The work under this subcontract is performance-based and requires strict quality control to maintain regulatory integrity throughout production and delivery. This is a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, meaning only qualifying small businesses are eligible to respond, and the solicitation is tied to NAICS code 322220, which pertains to paperboard container manufacturing. The contract was posted on April 28, 2026, with a response deadline of May 8, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET, and the place of performance is designated as Albany with a zip code of 94710. The awarding agency is the U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically under the USDA ARS AFM APD office, indicating the materials are intended for agricultural research or product development purposes requiring certified inputs.