Opportunity timeline

PostedJan 6, 2026
DeadlineJan 1, 2027

In plain English

This is an update to existing requirements for businesses that sell fish and fishery products to the government, effective January 2026. Key changes include new raw material rules for shrimp, a requirement to list product temperatures on loading certificates, and proof of a "Product Management Plan" from USDC/NOAA for graded products. Vendors will also need to record truck seal numbers on bills of lading and maintain "Letters of Conformance" for wild shrimp and Pacific seafood.

About this opportunity

The Agricultural Marketing Service has posted a Final Supplement 512 for Fish and Fishery Products, January 2026. Primary updates include: adjusting the raw material requirements for shrimp from 18 months to 12 months. This update was required by USDC/NOAA to meet their Grade A requirements for the finished product; contractor Checkloading certificate now requires the industry to list product temperatures at the time of loading; Sect. 221.5 shipping case closure requirement added to the Atlantic Fish Fillet and Walleye FPPS; under the "Product Assurance" section in all four FPPSs, a statement informing vendors they need to provide written proof from USDC/NOAA that they have approved the…

Time remaining

Closes Jan 1, 2027

108Days
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20Hours
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53Min
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51Sec

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BS-789622