Definitive Contract 123J1426C0386

Pacific Coast Producers, a small agricultural cooperative based in Lodi, California, was awarded a definitive firm fixed-price contract by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) on December 12, 2025, to supply tomato paste for bulk processing intended for domestic food assistance programs. The contract, valued at $109,389.84 with an ultimate completion date of March 15, 2026, carries a partial small business set-aside designation and will be performed in Woodland, California. This award aligns with the AMS Commodity Procurement Program's solicitation, which was posted on November 21, 2025, and sought canned vegetable products for use in federal nutrition assistance initiatives such as the Emergency Food Assistance Program and National School Lunch Program.

Pacific Coast Producers has an established track record as a primary supplier of canned fruit and vegetable commodities to USDA's Food and Nutrition Service and Agricultural Marketing Service, holding multiple indefinite delivery contracts with ceiling values ranging from $1.8 million to $95 million. The company specializes in transforming locally grown agricultural products into canned commodities distributed nationwide through various federal food assistance programs. As a small business cooperative, Pacific Coast Producers benefits from the partial small business set-aside structure, which reflects the agency's commitment to supporting small agricultural enterprises while meeting critical food donation requirements across the United States.