Definitive Contract AG3J16D160164

This is a definitive contract awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service to Del Monte Foods Inc., a foreign-owned, for-profit manufacturer of canned fruits, vegetables, and other shelf-stable food products. The contract, valued at $547,937.40, is for the provision of canned vegetables and has an ultimate completion date of January 31, 2016. This contract award is not associated with a larger procurement vehicle, and there is no set-aside designation. As a key supplier to the USDA's domestic food assistance programs, such as the National School Lunch Program and The Emergency Food Assistance Program, Del Monte Foods Inc. has established itself as a major provider of canned agricultural commodities to support the agency's nutrition initiatives.