How to bid on canned fruit for USDA Agricultural Marketing Service

What USDA is buying

The Agricultural Marketing Service is seeking canned fruit for domestic food assistance programs under solicitation 2000011585. This is an invitation for bids, and the announcement is the solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

The opportunity is set aside for small businesses. The provided description does not state quantities or delivery location, so review the solicitation materials for the details needed to price and plan an offer.

Deadline and timing

The opportunity was published October 27, 2026. Offers are due November 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.

Plan to submit before the deadline and confirm that your offer has been received. The provided information does not describe what happens at the deadline or give other key dates.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is for small-business concerns that can supply canned fruit for food assistance programs. It may suit food producers, processors, or distributors whose products and operations match the solicitation requirements.

How to access and respond

Use the portal’s “View original source” option to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click the option again. A free account may be needed to view documents, though some bids do not require one.

Review the solicitation materials and follow their instructions for preparing and submitting an offer. The announcement says the solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference; consult the solicitation for the applicable details.

Prepare a clear, complete offer

Check the solicitation for product specifications, quantities, delivery requirements, and all submission instructions before setting your price. Do not assume details that are not stated in the materials.

Build in time to review your offer for completeness, verify that your pricing matches the requested items, and submit early enough to address any access or submission problems.