Definitive Contract 123J1426C0298

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a definitive contract to National Fruit Product Co Inc., a small business based in Winchester, Virginia, for the supply of applesauce commodities intended for domestic food assistance programs. The contract, valued at $1.35 million and effective through March 31, 2026, covers the delivery of various applesauce products including 4.5-ounce cups, unsweetened cans in 6/10 configurations, and 4-ounce cup sleeves. This procurement was issued as a partial small business set-aside on a firm-fixed-price basis, with the solicitation posted on November 21, 2025, and the contract awarded on December 9, 2025. All commodities supplied under this contract must be products of the United States in accordance with applicable agricultural acquisition regulations.

National Fruit Product Co Inc. has established itself as a reliable supplier to the USDA's food assistance initiatives, having secured multiple contracts since at least 2022 through the Agricultural Marketing Service and Food and Nutrition Service. The company specializes in applesauce production and distribution for programs such as the National School Lunch Program and other domestic food assistance initiatives, with delivery locations spanning the continental United States and outlying territories. Performance of this contract will take place at the company's Winchester, Virginia facility, with products delivered on an FOB destination basis to support the government's broader efforts to provide nutritional commodities to eligible food assistance programs nationwide.