Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Hughson, CA 95326, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Sealed Bid
Number Of Offers Received
8
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 $17.64 million definitive contract to Grower Direct Nut Company, Inc. for Section 32 walnuts on September 25, 2026, under a total small business set-aside.
The procurement covers engineered walnut pieces in 24-count, 1-pound carton units for domestic food assistance programs. Place of performance is Hughson, California. The contract is firm fixed price with an ultimate completion date of April 30, 2027. The originating solicitation was issued as an invitation for bid under FAR Part 12 for commercial products, with proposals due September 12, 2026, and NAICS 311911 (Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing).