section 32 walnuts for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

This solicitation from the United States Department of Agriculture seeks offers to sell over 100,000 pounds of shelled walnuts for use in domestic food assistance programs across the United States and its territories between May and December 2023. Bids are requested for delivery of walnuts in 24/1 pound containers to over 100 locations across the continental United States, Puerto Rico, and offshore ports. Offerors must submit bids electronically by April 3, 2023, with acceptances to be announced by April 13, 2023. Deliveries must meet requirements in the Commodity Specification for Shelled Tree Nuts April 2020, with analytical and microbiological testing required to ensure quality.

One line item is reserved for small businesses with a 75% set-aside. Award will be made on an F.O.B. destination basis for delivery of over 100,000 pounds of shelled walnuts to over 100 locations across the United States, Puerto Rico and offshore ports between May 2023 and December 2023 to supply domestic food assistance programs.