Definitive Contract 123J1426C0609

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service awarded a $89,820 firm fixed-price contract to Sunterra Produce Traders, Inc., a small business produce supplier based in Costa Mesa, California, on February 5, 2026. This total small business set-aside contract requires the delivery of mixed fresh produce to support domestic food assistance programs, with completion scheduled for June 30, 2026. Performance will be based in Brawley, California, with shipments distributed on an FOB destination basis to multiple locations across the country, consistent with USDA commodity procurement standards for programs such as the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program and National School Lunch Program.

Sunterra Produce Traders was selected through a solicitation posted January 13, 2026, which sought U.S.-origin mixed fresh produce commodities totaling 54,590 units for delivery between April 1 and June 30, 2026 across eight geographic regions. The vendor brings substantial experience in federal food assistance contracting, with a track record of USDA awards spanning multiple years and contract values ranging from under $10,000 to over $2.3 million. The company's established logistics network and demonstrated capability in large-scale produce distribution across 38 states and territories position it to fulfill the requirements of this commodity procurement initiative.