Mississippi distributor awarded $45MM government contract

Robertson Produce of Mississippi LLC BB #:295440, Clinton, Mississippi, has been awarded a maximum $44,887,500 fixed-price with economic-price-adjustment, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for fresh fruit and vegetables. This was a...

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August 4, 2022

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Mississippi distributor awarded $45MM government contract

Robertson Produce of Mississippi LLC BB #:295440, Clinton, Mississippi, has been awarded a maximum $44,887,500 fixed-price with economic-price-adjustment, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for fresh fruit and vegetables.

This was a competitive acquisition with three responses received.

This is a four-year six-month contract with no option periods. The ordering period end date is Feb. 6, 2027. Using customers are Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and U.S. Department of Agriculture schools and reservations.

Type of appropriation is fiscal 2022 through 2027 defense working capital funds. The contracting agency is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE300-22-DP385).

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