Definitive Contract 123J1426C0792

Stutz Packing Company, a self-certified small disadvantaged business based in Chiriaco Summit, California, was awarded a $2.09 million definitive firm fixed-price contract by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service to supply tree nuts for domestic food assistance programs. The contract, awarded on February 26, 2026, with an ultimate completion date of May 15, 2026, encompasses two primary commodities: roasted in-shell pistachios packaged in 1-pound units and natural whole-shell almonds packaged in 2-pound cases. This award was issued under a Total Small Business Set-Aside designation, restricting eligibility to certified small businesses and reflecting the government's commitment to supporting small enterprise participation in federal food procurement. Deliveries will be conducted on an FOB destination basis to multiple locations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, with delivery windows between April 16 and June 30, 2026.

The contract directly fulfills requirements from a U.S. Department of Agriculture solicitation posted on January 30, 2026, which sought approximately 383,300 cases of tree nuts to support the National School Lunch Program and Emergency Food Assistance Program. Stutz Packing Company's extensive history as a primary supplier of agricultural commodities to federal nutrition initiatives, combined with its established track record managing multi-million-dollar contracts for dried fruits and nuts, positions it as a critical vendor in the government's food donation infrastructure. All commodities supplied must comply with U.S. origin requirements and FDA labeling regulations, with GS1 GDSN product information submission required within 20 days of award to ensure compliance with federal acquisition and food safety standards.