Fresh Fruit for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking bids for the provision of fresh fruit to be used in domestic food assistance programs. The contract will be for a firm-fixed-price, and deliveries are expected to be made between January 5, 2026, and March 25, 2026. The solicitation includes various small business set-asides, and offerors must meet the AMS vendor qualification requirements. The commodities to be procured include apples and pears, and the packaging and container components will be subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement (WTO) and Free Trade Agreements (FTA). • The contract type will be firm-fixed-price. • Deliveries are to be made on an FOB destination basis to various locations in the United States. • The solicitation includes various small business set-asides, including 100% small business set-asides for certain items. • Offerors must meet the AMS vendor qualification requirements and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). • The commodities to be procured include apples and pears, and the packaging and container components will be subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement (WTO) and Free Trade Agreements (FTA).