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Temperature-Controlled Freight Transportation (Refrigerated Trucking)

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This contract involves providing long-haul refrigerated trucking services specifically for the transportation of bulk chilled chicken from processing plants to USDA-designated delivery locations. The scope includes multi-stop routing under f.o.b. destination terms, ensuring temperature-controlled freight maintains quality throughout the transit. The contract falls under the NAICS code 484220, which pertains to refrigerated trucking. Issued by the Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service, the subcontract was posted in mid-January 2026. It is designed to support USDA distribution needs by delivering perishable poultry products in compliance with required safety and handling standards. While specific geographic details and points of contact are not provided, the contract's emphasis is on maintaining product integrity through temperature control over long distances, catering to complex delivery schedules governed by USDA protocols.

General Info

Long-haul refrigerated trucking of bulk chilled chicken under USDA f.o.b. terms with multi-stop delivery.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

NAICS

484220 - Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local

Place of Performance

DC

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 12-3J14-26-B-0091.

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

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CHICKEN AND CHICKEN PRODUCTS (BULK)for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

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PostedJan 14

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

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Long-haul refrigerated trucking services to transport bulk chilled chicken from processing plants to USDA-designated delivery points, including multi-stop routes under f.o.b. destination terms.

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