Section 32 Purchase Specification for Fresh Tomatoes
ID: 12-3J14-Notice-24-024Type: Special Notice
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICEUSDA AMS 3J14WASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

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FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (8915)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f38f8e52f22e4c48aa91cd69a7ba5c8a/view
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    Special Notice: AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking to procure Fresh Tomatoes under the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Purchase Specification. This service is typically used to purchase fresh tomatoes for various purposes. The procurement will be made under the authority of Section 5 of the CCC Charter Act. For more information, please contact Richard Peterson at Richard.Peterson@usda.gov.

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    Richard.Peterson@usda.gov
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