This federal contract award, valued at $84,636.80, was issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service to Supreme Rice, LLC, doing business as Louisiana Rice Mills. The contract is a definitive Firm Fixed Price contract with a period of performance ending on September 30, 2020.
The contract involves the delivery of 2,000 metric tons of long grain, medium grain, and parboiled rice products in 50-kilogram bags. This contract is designated as a partial small business set-aside, enabling small businesses like Supreme Rice, LLC to compete for the opportunity.
Supreme Rice, LLC is a subsidiary of the parent company, TRC Group Inc., which is also registered to receive federal contract and grant awards. The rice products supplied under this contract are likely to be used in domestic food assistance programs, international food aid initiatives, and nutrition assistance efforts supporting vulnerable populations.
In addition to this federal contract award, Supreme Rice, LLC has also received a significant $45 million grant from the USDA Farm Service Agency under the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program. This grant aims to expand markets for climate-smart rice farming practices in Louisiana and Arkansas, aligning with the company's commitment to sustainable agricultural development and environmental stewardship.