Capital City Fruit CO.
Norwalk, IA
- UEI
- FJD5VZFNJZE9
- CAGE
- 1XM47
- Primary NAICS
- 424480 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 1850 Colonial Pkwy, Norwalk, IA 50211, USA
- Website
- capitalcityfruit.com
- Founded
- 1949
- Employees
- 51-250
- Estimated annual revenue
- $10M-$50M
- Industry
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- Consumer Staples
- Food, Beverage & Tobacco
- Food Products
- Food Production
- SIC code
- 51 Wholesale Trade – Nondurable Goods
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $0 |
| FY2025 | $10,766 |
| FY2024 | $7,371 |
| FY2023 | $92,966 |
Contract awards
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About the company
Capital City Fruit CO., doing business as Capital City Fruit Co Inc., is a self-certified small disadvantaged business located in Norwalk, Iowa, specializing in providing fresh produce and food commodities to federal government food assistance programs. The company is registered in SAM.gov and operates as a for-profit corporate entity that has developed a significant relationship with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), particularly its Food and Nutrition Service and Agricultural Marketing Service. Capital City Fruit CO. has established itself as a reliable supplier of mixed fresh produce and food boxes, particularly during critical periods such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
The company has consistently been awarded federal contracts specifically for supplying mixed fresh produce commodities through U.S. government food donation programs. These contracts have been predominantly set aside for small businesses, with ceiling values ranging from $7,371 to $123,648 for most awards, and one notable large-scale contract during the COVID-19 pandemic valued at $2.5 million. All contracts have been awarded by USDA agencies, focusing on delivering fresh produce boxes to support domestic food assistance initiatives. The contracts typically involve providing mixed fresh vegetables and fruits to be distributed across multiple states, with delivery locations and timeframes varying based on specific program needs.
Capital City Fruit CO. holds a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, which was initially established during the COVID-19 pandemic to facilitate rapid procurement of essential food items. This multiple-award BOA (Contract No. 2000007177) enables the agency to quickly order various food products, including precooked meat boxes, combination boxes, fresh fruit and vegetable boxes, and dairy product boxes. The BOA was awarded on September 11, 2020, with an ultimate completion date of August 15, 2022, and was specifically designated under the Coronavirus COVID-19 National Interest Action. While the BOA has a $0.00 ceiling value, it provides a flexible mechanism for the USDA to issue task orders for critical food distribution needs during emergency situations.
SBA capabilities narrative
Source, Pack and Distribute Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Quick answers
Is Capital City Fruit CO. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Capital City Fruit CO.'s SAM.gov registration is active through January 19, 2027.
How much has Capital City Fruit CO. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $10,766 to Capital City Fruit CO. in fiscal year 2025 and $111,103 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
What is Capital City Fruit CO.'s most recent federal award?
Capital City Fruit CO.'s most recent federal contract award is Commodities for USG food donations: 2000010381/4100031262/mixed fresh produce (123J1425C0225), from Washington Office (AMS), on November 18, 2024.
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