Definitive Contract 123J1426C0521

DLF Packing LLC, a small disadvantaged business based in Fort Pierce, Florida, was awarded a definitive, firm fixed-price contract by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service on January 15, 2026, with a ceiling value of $2.84 million. The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside and calls for the procurement and delivery of fresh citrus commodities—specifically grapefruit and oranges in 34-39 pound cartons—to support domestic food assistance programs under the USDA's Section 32 food donation initiatives. Deliveries are scheduled between February and June 2026 and will be distributed to multiple locations across several states including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and Texas on an FOB destination basis. The solicitation was posted and closed on January 5, 2026, requiring all commodities to be products of the United States in compliance with Agricultural Acquisition Regulation standards.

This contract award builds upon DLF Packing's established track record as a reliable vendor for USDA food assistance programs, having received approximately 12 definitive contracts from the agency since August 2021 with values ranging up to $5.9 million. The contractor has demonstrated compliance with required commodity standards, including Good Agricultural Practices and Good Handling Practices certifications, and has successfully managed weekly delivery schedules to distribution centers nationwide. The contract supports the USDA's broader mission to address food insecurity across the United States by procuring and distributing fresh produce through federal food assistance channels.