Magnolia Processing Inc.

Magnolia Processing Inc., operating under the trade name "Pride Of The Pond," is a small disadvantaged business located in Tunica, Mississippi, that specializes in the manufacturing and supply of raw catfish products for federal food assistance programs. The company has established itself as a reliable and consistent supplier within the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Commodity Procurement Program, focusing exclusively on providing high-quality protein sources to support domestic food assistance initiatives. Through its federal contracting activities, Magnolia Processing Inc. has demonstrated expertise in managing large-volume commodity procurement operations that serve vulnerable populations across the United States.

Magnolia Processing Inc. has secured multiple federal contract awards exclusively from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically through the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and Food and Nutrition Service divisions. All contract awards relate to the procurement of raw, unbreaded catfish fillets packaged in 2-pound units for distribution through food donation programs. The company's contract history includes six definitive contracts ranging from $174,800 to $4,550,215 in ceiling value, with award dates spanning from May 2021 through December 2025. These contracts are designated as total small business set-asides, reflecting the company's status as a small disadvantaged business. The most recent awards include a $1,830,460 contract awarded on September 25, 2025, with completion by March 31, 2026, and an $895,280 contract awarded on December 11, 2025, for completion by June 15, 2026. Additionally, the company received a delivery order valued at $779,760 issued on November 21, 2023, under an indefinite delivery vehicle, designated for no specific set-aside. All contracts and delivery orders call for the supply of approximately 200,000 pounds of catfish fillets to be delivered to various distribution centers and food banks across multiple states, with Magnolia Processing Inc. performing as a prime contractor without identified subcontractors.

Magnolia Processing Inc. currently holds an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) awarded by the Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service, with a ceiling value of $779,760 and an ultimate completion date of June 30, 2024. This multiple-award IDC is designated as a total small business set-aside and covers the delivery of raw, unbreaded catfish fillets in 2-pound packages to support the AMS's food donation programs. The IDC was awarded on January 1, 2024, and originated from a solicitation seeking both chicken breast and catfish fillets to support domestic food assistance initiatives. Under this vehicle, the company has been tasked with delivering 200,000 pounds of catfish fillets from its Tunica, Mississippi facility to various distribution points throughout the United States. The contract incorporates terms and commodity specifications referenced in the Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements—Domestic Programs, establishing standardized requirements for product quality and delivery logistics. Task orders issued under this IDV have been managed by the Washington Office of the Agricultural Marketing Service, demonstrating the AMS's continued reliance on Magnolia Processing Inc. as a qualified vendor for its commodity procurement operations supporting food-insecure populations nationwide.