Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Yuba City, CA, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Sealed Bid
Number Of Offers Received
6
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
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Research Type
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Primary Consortia Member
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The Department of Agriculture awarded a $189,475 definitive contract to Sunsweet Growers Inc. for pitted dried plums packaged in 1-pound bags on September 25, 2026, under a total small business set-aside. The contract carries a firm fixed price and an ultimate completion date of November 15, 2026.
The originating solicitation (12-3J14-26-B-0401) was issued as an invitation for bid by the Agricultural Marketing Service seeking dried pitted plums for domestic food assistance programs. Place of performance is Yuba City, CA. The NAICS code is 311423 (Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing); the PSC code is 8915 (Fruits and Vegetables). Sunsweet Growers Inc. is a small agricultural cooperative headquartered in Yuba City and is the world's largest handler of dried fruits.