Section 32 Grapfruit

The USDA is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) under Section 32 to procure fresh grapefruit for federal use. The solicitation is set‑aside for small‑business concerns and references NAICS 311991. No specific delivery schedule, contract term, or award date is disclosed, but the solicitation follows standard FAR procedures and includes detailed protest instructions. Interested vendors must submit bids in accordance with the IFB instructions; questions are answered via an amendment posted on the solicitation page. • Product: Fresh grapefruit (Section 32) • NAICS: 311991 – Fruit and Vegetable Canning (used for fresh fruit procurement) • Set‑aside: Small Business only • Solicitation type: Invitation for Bid (IFB) • Agency: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) • Contact: Nick Wiber (email and phone provided) • No posted start date, deadline, or contract term in the excerpt • Protest procedures and FAR clauses are explicitly described.