Definitive Contract 123J1426C0511

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a definitive firm fixed-price contract to Wescott Agri Products, Inc., a small business headquartered in Elgin, Minnesota, for the procurement of fresh citrus commodities to support domestic food assistance programs. The contract, valued at $2.72 million with a completion date of March 18, 2026, specifies the delivery of fresh grapefruit and oranges in 34–39 pound cartons, with approximately 1.03 million total cases of citrus fruit to be delivered across multiple states between February and June 2026 on an FOB destination basis. The award is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, reflecting Wescott Agri Products' status as a qualified small business entity eligible for preferential procurement consideration under federal acquisition preferences.

Wescott Agri Products has established itself as a critical supplier of fresh produce commodities to USDA food assistance initiatives, including the Emergency Food Assistance Program, the National School Lunch Program, and other nutrition programs designed to address food insecurity. The company specializes in growing, packaging, and distributing domestically sourced fresh fruits and vegetables in compliance with Good Agricultural Practices and Good Handling Practices certification requirements. This contract award aligns with Wescott Agri Products' historical role as a prime contractor operating under multiple active Indefinite Delivery Contracts with the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service, enabling efficient commodity procurement while maintaining established relationships with qualified agricultural producers.