Purchase Order 123J1418D0434

This federal contract was awarded by the Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service to Del Monte Foods, Inc., a foreign-owned, for-profit manufacturer of goods. The $3,967,638.40 firm-fixed-price purchase order is for a variety of canned fruit products, including apricot halves, mixed fruit, peach slices, diced peaches, pears, and more. The contract has a completion date of February 28, 2018 and does not have any set-aside designation. Del Monte Foods, Inc. is a major supplier of canned fruits and vegetables to USDA nutrition initiatives and commodity purchase programs, supporting efforts like the National School Lunch Program and food distribution on Indian reservations. This award is likely one of multiple indefinite delivery contracts the company holds with the Department of Agriculture to provide shelf-stable foods for these types of domestic food assistance programs.