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Wild Rice Supply – Traditionally Harvested, Mechanically Parched

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This contract involves the supply of 160,000 pounds of wild rice from the 2025 harvest, specifically sourced through traditional harvesting methods and mechanically parched exclusively with wood. The wild rice is intended to support USDA food assistance programs, ensuring it meets specified quality and processing standards. The contract falls under the NAICS code 111991, which pertains to the agricultural production sector. Administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), this subcontract seeks to maintain traditional preparation techniques while fulfilling the quantity requirements for federal food assistance initiatives. Although details such as solicitation number, specific location of performance, and point of contact are not provided, the contract emphasizes sustainability and adherence to heritage methods in wild rice processing, highlighting its importance in supporting both agricultural preservation and federal nutrition programs.

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Supply 160,000 pounds of traditionally harvested, wood-parched wild rice for USDA food programs.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14View Agency

NAICS

111991 - Sugar Beet FarmingView NAICS

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Documents

This scope was carved out of 12-3J14-26-B-0165.

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WILD RICE for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

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PostedMar 4

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

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Supply of 160,000 pounds of wild rice from the 2025 harvest, traditionally harvested and mechanically parched using only wood, for USDA food assistance programs.

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