fresh fruit for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.

This solicitation from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service seeks offers to supply fresh apples and pears for Domestic Food Assistance Programs. Offerors must be registered in the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System and submit offers by February 10th to provide quantities ranging from 924 to 29,400 cases of various varieties in cartons and bags for delivery between April and June 2023 to locations across the United States. Acceptances will be announced by February 24th. All suppliers must meet grading, packing, and food safety audit requirements, including refrigerated shipment temperatures of 32 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

No set-aside is designated for this procurement. Potential offerors must be able to supply the quantities and varieties requested across the continental United States within the delivery windows provided. Registration in the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System is required to submit offers electronically. Accepted offers will support Domestic Food Assistance Programs through the delivery of fresh produce nationwide over the late spring and early summer period.