The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA AMS) awarded a $3,301,853.00 firm-fixed-price contract to Cherry Central Cooperative, Inc., a small agricultural cooperative and manufacturer of goods based in Ludington, Michigan. The contract is for the delivery of 707,250 total cases of apple juice and cherry apple juice in 64 fl oz plastic bottles to support domestic food assistance programs, primarily the National School Lunch Program. The award is a set-aside for small businesses and includes a probationary period for new contractors. Cherry Central Cooperative has a history of supplying a wide range of fruit-based products to the USDA through various indefinite delivery contracts and federal grants, supporting the agency's mission to promote innovation and growth among small agricultural cooperatives.
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