section 32 fresh oranges and grapefruit for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

This solicitation from the Agricultural Marketing Service seeks offers to supply approximately 30 million pounds of fresh oranges and grapefruit for domestic food assistance programs between February and June 2023. Offerors must be able to provide the fruits in 34-39 pound containers and deliver them weekly to various locations nationwide. Proposals are due January 18, 2023 with awards to be announced January 30. Evaluations will consider both price and supplier qualifications, including demonstrated food safety certifications.

The solicitation reserves the right to set aside awards by product line for small businesses. The primary NAICS code is 111332 for orange and citrus farming while the dominant PSC code is 0195 for fresh fruits and vegetables. Estimated delivery amounts total approximately 30 million pounds of oranges and grapefruit over the four month performance period, with weekly shipments to occur from suppliers located within the continental United States to distribution centers nationwide.