Dried Fruit and Tree Nuts for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking offers for the procurement of dried fruit and tree nuts for use in domestic food assistance programs. The solicitation is expected to be available electronically, and interested parties must meet the AMS vendor qualification requirements to submit offers. The contract type will be firm-fixed-price, and the commodities and products of agricultural commodities acquired under this contract must be a product of the United States. • The solicitation may include various small business set-asides and price evaluation preferences for qualified HUBZone small businesses. • Deliveries will be made to various locations in the United States on an FOB destination basis. • The solicitation will specify the pack, sizes, quantities, and required delivery schedules. • Potential contractors must meet the AMS vendor qualification requirements established in accordance with FAR Subpart 9.2.