The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $1.9 million definitive contract to Gulf Pacific Rice Co., LLC for dry edible beans (split pea green, pinto, and black turtle in 12/2-pound packages) on September 24, 2026, under a no set-aside procurement.
The originating solicitation (IFB 12-3J14-26-B-0386), posted August 20, 2026 with proposals due September 3, solicited dry edible beans, peas, and lentils under Section 32 for domestic food assistance programs. The solicitation carried tiered set-asides (80% small business for the bean varieties awarded here; 10% SDVOSB for a separate tranche), though the award itself was not set-aside restricted. Place of performance is Houston, TX. Contract is firm fixed price with ultimate completion April 15, 2027. NAICS code is 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing); PSC is 8915 (Fruits and Vegetables).