The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded Intertek Testing Services (South Africa) (Pty) LTD, doing business as Intertek, an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) valued at up to $500,000 to provide support services for U.S. government food donation programs. Under this multiple award IDC, the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service and Farm Service Agency issue firm fixed price delivery orders to Intertek for specialized services such as marine cargo surveys, container inspections, bulk handling, and related logistical support. These services facilitate the safe and efficient delivery of U.S. agricultural commodities as humanitarian food aid to food-insecure populations in African countries, including Djibouti, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Somalia, and Mozambique. The contract, which does not have any set-aside designations, has a performance period extending through September 2028. The delivery orders issued to Intertek range in value from under $1,000 to over $18,000, with a focus on port-related services in Djibouti. Intertek leverages its international expertise in quality assurance, supply chain management, and regulatory compliance to ensure the smooth transportation and distribution of U.S. government food donations to targeted recipients abroad. This IDC demonstrates the USDA's ongoing reliance on Intertek's specialized capabilities to support its global food assistance initiatives, such as Food for Peace, through dedicated logistical services at various African ports.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| P00002 | Other Administrative Action | $0 | 2/25/25 | |
| P00001 | Exercise an Option | $0 | 10/21/24 | |
| Not listed | Not listed | $0 | 11/6/23 |
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Completion Date (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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Delivery Order 121NTS24D0002-121NTS25F0096 | Intertek Testing Services (South Africa) (Pty) LTD | $700 | 1/2/25 | 2/27/25 | 1/2/25 | |
Delivery Order 121NTS24D0002-121NTS25F0121 | Intertek Testing Services (South Africa) (Pty) LTD | $900 | 2/7/25 | 3/26/25 | 2/7/25 | |
Delivery Order 121NTS24D0002-121NTS25F0028 | Intertek Testing Services (South Africa) (Pty) LTD | $4.9k | 10/29/24 | 12/25/24 | 10/29/24 | |
Delivery Order 121NTS24D0002-121NTS25F0062 | Intertek Testing Services (South Africa) (Pty) LTD | $700 | 12/3/24 | 1/23/25 | 12/3/24 | |
Delivery Order 121NTS24D0002-121NTS25F0155 | Intertek Testing Services (South Africa) (Pty) LTD | $1.0k | 3/26/25 | 5/28/25 | 3/26/25 |