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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Agriculture was posted on April 14, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

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U.S.-Grown Sunflower Seed Supply for Food Manufacturing

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Submission Closed04/14/2026, 09:51:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14View Agency

NAICS

111150 - Corn FarmingView NAICS

Place of Performance

DC

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 12-3J14-Notice-26-012.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Sunflower Seed Butter Commodity Requirements Document

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PhaseClosed

PostedApr 14

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Response DeadlineApr 14

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Submission Closed

04/14/2026, 09:51:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

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Full Description

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Supply 100% U.S.-origin sunflower seeds compliant with 48 CFR 470.103, supporting traceability and bulk delivery for USDA food production.

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