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Supply of Golden Delicious Fresh Apples

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The contract involves the supply and delivery of 924 cases of fresh Golden Delicious apples, each case weighing 40 pounds, to locations designated by the USDA. This subcontract falls under the NAICS code 424480, which pertains to fresh fruit and vegetable merchant wholesalers. The contract is managed by the Department of Agriculture, specifically the AMS division identified as 3J14. While specific details such as solicitation number, type of set-aside, and precise performance locations are not provided, the delivery requirement ensures that the apples meet freshness standards suitable for USDA distribution. The contract was posted on December 9, 2025, and while no specific information about the point of contact or office address is included, the government link directs to the official contracting site for further details. This procurement effort supports USDA programs by ensuring the availability of quality Golden Delicious apples for distribution, underscoring the importance of timely and reliable supply to designated points across the country.

General Info

Supply and delivery of 924 cases of fresh Golden Delicious apples for USDA distribution.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

NAICS

424480 - Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers

Place of Performance

DC

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 12-3J14-26-B-0010.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Fresh Fruit for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.

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PostedDec 9

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

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Full Description

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Supply and delivery of 924 cases (40 lb each) of fresh Golden Delicious apples to USDA-designated locations.

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