Fruits And Vegetables

Product Service Code (PSC) 8915 encompasses a diverse range of fruits and vegetables used in federal food assistance, institutional food service, and procurement programs. These products include fresh, canned, frozen, and processed fruits and vegetables sourced from U.S. agricultural producers. The PSC covers a wide variety of produce items such as apples, bananas, tomatoes, beans, corn, mixed vegetables, and other agricultural commodities intended for distribution across federal agencies, schools, correctional facilities, and nutrition assistance programs.

Federal Contract Awards under PSC 8915 demonstrate a robust market for produce procurement, primarily driven by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Justice's Bureau of Prisons. Awards typically range from $10,000 to over $5 million, with contract durations spanning quarterly to annual periods. Frequently awarded entities include Inn Foods Inc., Pacific Coast Producers, Seneca Foods Corp, Class Produce Group LLC, and Lakeside Foods Inc. Most awards are set aside for small businesses, with many designated as total small business or women-owned small business set-asides. Common places of performance include federal correctional facilities, VA healthcare systems, schools, and distribution centers across multiple states.

Recent federal contract opportunities under PSC 8915 focus on comprehensive produce support for various government agencies. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support has multiple solicitations seeking fresh fruits and vegetables for DoD troops, USDA schools, and tribal reservations in zones including Oklahoma, New Jersey, Washington, and Hawaii. The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has issued solicitations for specific commodity procurements like wild rice, frozen black bean burgers, rice, and various fresh citrus products. These opportunities emphasize strict quality requirements, domestic sourcing, and detailed specifications for packaging, delivery, and food safety standards, with estimated contract values ranging from $250,000 to nearly $500 million across different regions and customer groups.