Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Visalia, CA 93277, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Sealed Bid
Number Of Offers Received
12
Legislative Mandate
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National Interest Action
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Research Type
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Primary Consortia Member
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The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service awarded a $745,992 definitive contract to Horizon Marketing, Inc. for fresh mandarin tangerines on September 23, 2026, under a total small business set-aside.
Horizon Marketing, Inc. is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) and veteran-owned small business (VOSB), and minority-owned enterprise. The contract calls for commodities for USG food donations: mandarin tangerine fresh bag packaging (6/5 lb units). Place of performance is Visalia, CA. Ultimate completion date is December 30, 2026.
The originating solicitation (12-3J14-26-B-0423) sought Section 32 fresh mandarins and tangerines via invitation for bid under FAR Part 12 commercial item procedures. Amendment A0001, issued September 8, 2026, extended the bid due date from September 11 to September 14 and specified sizing allowance of 40 to 15 fruits per standard 5-pound box. Pricing is firm fixed-price. NAICS code 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing) and PSC code 8915 (Fruits and Vegetables) apply.