Fresh Oranges for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · Department of Agriculture · Responses due Nov 12, 2026
Fresh Oranges for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs is a combined synopsis/solicitation posted on SAM.gov by Department of Agriculture (Usda Ams 3j14) on Oct 30, 2026, under NAICS 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing). No small business set-aside is listed. Responses are due Nov 12, 2026.
- Notice type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Office
- Agricultural Marketing Service / Usda Ams 3j14
- Solicitation number
- 12-3J14-27-B-0027-0001
- Industry (NAICS)
- 311991 Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing
- Set-aside
- None listed
- Place of performance
- Not stated
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
- Responses due
- Nov 12, 2026 (11 days left)
The full description, attachments and response instructions are on SAM.gov: read this notice on SAM.gov. To respond you need an active SAM.gov registration, which is free.
What this combined synopsis/solicitation means
A combined synopsis/solicitation is used mainly for commercial products and services: the notice itself is the solicitation, so you can prepare and submit an offer now, before the response date.
- Read the full solicitation and every attachment on SAM.gov, including the scope of work and evaluation criteria.
- Confirm you are eligible: active SAM.gov registration, the NAICS size standard and any set-aside.
- Submit questions to the contracting officer before the question deadline, if there is one.
- Prepare your response exactly as instructed and submit it before the deadline.
Who wins perishable prepared food manufacturing government contracts
Federal agencies obligated $2.8B on contracts under NAICS 311991 from FY2024 to FY2026, including $937M in FY2026. The largest contractors in this industry, possible competitors or teaming partners for this bid:
- Valiant Integrated Services LLC: $257M
- Ocean Fair International Ship Chandleing LLC: $142M
- Wescott Agri Products, Inc: $141M
- Seashore Fruit & Produce Co., Inc.: $118M
- Creation Gardens, Inc: $102M
Recent perishable prepared food manufacturing contract awards
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Baxters North America, Inc. | Department of Homeland SecurityTHE PURPOSE OF THIS DELIVERY ORDER IS TO REPLENISH INVENTORY UTILIZED DURING DISASTER RESPONSE AT DC BAYAMON AND DC TRACY | $3,259,210 | 70FB7026F00000100 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | So-Pak-Co, Inc | Department of Homeland SecurityTHE PURPOSE OF THIS DELIVERY ORDER IS TO REPLENISH INVENTORY UTILIZED DURING DISASTER RESPONSE AT DC BAYAMON AND DC TRACY. | $1,501,368 | 70FB7026F00000099 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Fruta Royal, LLC | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011532/4100035090/MANDARIN TANGERINE FRESH BAG PKG-6/5 LB | $3,811,140 | 123J1426C2030 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Fruta Royal, LLC | Department of AgricultureCOMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000011532/4100035091/MANDARIN TANGERINE FRESH BAG PKG-6/5 LB | $2,966,352 | 123J1426C2031 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | San Diego, County of | Department of JusticeFIREARM TRAINING CENTER | $150,000 | 15F06726P0000942 |
More: government perishable prepared food manufacturing contracts · NAICS 311991
USDA contract spending
The Department of Agriculture obligated $32B on contracts from FY2024 to FY2026. Its largest contractors were Tyson Foods Inc., Perimeter Solutions LP, Pacific Coast Producers. What it buys most: support activities for forestry, nonscheduled chartered freight air transportation, animal (except poultry) slaughtering.
See Department of Agriculture contracts: top contractors, what it buys and recent awards.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the response deadline for 12-3J14-27-B-0027-0001?
- Responses are due Nov 12, 2026. Always confirm the date and time zone in the notice on SAM.gov, since agencies sometimes extend deadlines with an amendment.
- Who can respond to Fresh Oranges for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs?
- No set-aside is listed, so any responsible business registered in SAM.gov can respond, large or small. Registration is free.
- Who usually wins perishable prepared food manufacturing government contracts?
- Under NAICS 311991, the largest federal contractors from FY2024 to FY2026 were Valiant Integrated Services LLC ($257M), Ocean Fair International Ship Chandleing LLC ($142M), Wescott Agri Products, Inc ($141M).
Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities, last checked Nov 1, 2026. Independent website. Not affiliated with any government agency.