Definitive Contract 123J1426C0614

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service awarded a $85,106 firm fixed-price contract to Proffer Wholesale Produce Inc. (doing business as Proffer Produce) on February 5, 2026, for the supply of mixed fresh produce to support domestic food assistance programs. The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside, requires delivery of U.S.-origin commodities on an FOB destination basis to eight geographic regions including Alaska, California, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Puerto Rico, Virginia, and Wisconsin, with deliveries scheduled between April 1 and June 30, 2026. The ultimate completion date is June 15, 2026, and the place of performance is Park Hills, Missouri.

Proffer Produce, a certified organic produce supplier headquartered in Park Hills and serving the federal government since 1964, was selected through a competitive solicitation posted on January 13, 2026. The company specializes in wholesale distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables and has established a strong track record with USDA contracts supporting programs including The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and the National School Lunch Program. As the prime contractor, Proffer Produce will independently perform all procurement, processing, and delivery requirements without identified subcontractors, leveraging its existing Basic Ordering Agreement with the USDA's Washington Office to fulfill government food distribution needs efficiently.