Fresh fruit for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.

This solicitation from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service seeks offers for the delivery of fresh apples, pears and other fruit products between October 1, 2023 and December 13, 2023 to be used in domestic food assistance programs. Offerors must meet grading and packing requirements for products including apples in various varieties and sizes in cartons and bags to destinations across the continental United States. Evaluations will consider conformance to requirements and suppliers must hold valid USDA GAP and GHP food safety certifications. Offers are due by August 3, 2023 and acceptances will be announced by August 22, 2023.

There are no set-asides designated. The primary NAICS code is 111998 and PSC code is 4610. Suppliers must demonstrate capability to meet grading standards and handle logistics for nationwide distribution of millions of pounds of apples, pears and other fruits by mid-December 2023. Place of performance will be at supplier facilities and destinations across the lower 48 states.