This federal contract award is for the procurement of canned fruit and vegetable products, including applesauce, to support various U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) food assistance and nutrition programs. The contract, valued at $899,545.56, was awarded to Pacific Coast Producers, a small agricultural cooperative and manufacturer located in Lodi, California. The contract has a partial small business set-aside designation and a period of performance through September 30, 2025.
The original solicitation was issued by the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) for the procurement of frozen and canned fruit products, primarily targeting the National School Lunch Program. The solicitation included a range of fruit products, such as blueberries, apple slices, cherries, and applesauce, with specific packaging requirements. The contract utilizes a firm-fixed-price structure, and the products must be grown, processed, and prepared exclusively in the United States.
Pacific Coast Producers has a history of supplying canned fruit and vegetable commodities to various USDA food assistance programs, including the Emergency Food Assistance Program. The company has also received multiple Value-Added Producer Grants from the USDA to support the expansion of its value-added agricultural products and generate new marketing opportunities.
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