Definitive Contract 123J1426C0748

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service awarded a definitive firm fixed-price contract to Farm Fresh First LLC, a New York-based small business specializing in agricultural commodities, for the supply of fresh packaged apples in 12-count, 3-pound units to support federal food donation programs. The contract, valued at $41,179.60 with an ultimate completion date of April 15, 2026, was awarded on February 18, 2026, following a competitive solicitation posted by the Agricultural Marketing Service. The award is designated as a total small business set-aside, ensuring that this procurement opportunity was restricted to qualifying small businesses. Performance will take place in Burt, New York, with deliveries scheduled between March 30 and June 24, 2026, to support the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs across multiple U.S. locations.

Farm Fresh First LLC is an established federal contractor with extensive experience supplying domestically grown apple products to USDA food assistance initiatives, including the Emergency Food Assistance Program and the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations. The company currently maintains multiple Indefinite Delivery Contracts with the USDA with combined ceiling values exceeding $3.4 million and holds required Good Agricultural Practices and Good Handling Practices certifications. All commodities supplied comply with domestic sourcing mandates under the Agricultural Acquisition Regulation and applicable food safety standards, ensuring products meet stringent requirements for serving schools, low-income individuals, and vulnerable populations through federal food donation programs.