Fresh Apples and Pears for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

This solicitation is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the purchase of fresh apples and pears to be used in USDA‑funded domestic food assistance programs. It is an IFB (Invitation for Bid) set‑aside for small business concerns, incorporating all required FAR clauses and provisions. Bids are due by the deadline listed, and the USDA provides a structured protest process for any concerns. • Procurement: Fresh apples and pears for food assistance programs. • Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB), small‑business set‑aside. • Deadline: 12 Nov 2026, 1 PM Central Time. • Contact: Nick Wiber (USDA) for all inquiries. • No pre‑bid meeting or site visit indicated.