Federal NAICS Codes

NAICS 424480

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers

Explore obligations, trends, recent awards, and incumbent contractors for NAICS 424480.

NAICS 424480 federal market metrics

Total obligations
$4.2B
Total awards
807,807 awards
Active obligations
$513.6K
Size standard
100 employees

What this NAICS covers

NAICS 424480 covers wholesale merchants who buy, store, repack, and distribute fresh fruit and vegetables, maintain cold chain handling, inventory, and commercial shipping to retailers, foodservice, and institutional buyers.

Federal opportunities under 424480 typically involve supplying agencies with contracted deliveries of fresh produce through negotiated distribution, including sourcing, cold storage, quality inspection, packaging, coordinated delivery schedules, and documentation for agency dining and institutional food programs.

FY2025 snapshot

Obligations
$954.8K
Awards
29
Average award
$32.9K
Change from FY2024
+438%

Recent awards

Search contractors

$15,000

COLO-PAC PRODUCE, INC.

Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons

PIID
15B40626P00000190
PSC
8915 - FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

$25,000

BELLISSIMO DISTRIBUTION LLC

Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons

PIID
15B40626P00000189
PSC
8915 - FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

$153,990

ABNY DISTRIBUTION LLC

Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons

PIID
15B50226P00000187
PSC
8915 - FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

$71,815

SUDANO'S PRODUCE, LLC

Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons

PIID
15B31626P00000042
PSC
8915 - FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

$20,000

BELLISSIMO DISTRIBUTION LLC

Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons

PIID
15B40626P00000130
PSC
8945 - FOOD, OILS AND FATS

$7,530

PEAK TO PEAK FOODS, LLC

Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons

PIID
15B40626P00000132
PSC
8945 - FOOD, OILS AND FATS

$15,000

COLO-PAC PRODUCE, INC.

Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons

PIID
15B40626P00000129
PSC
8945 - FOOD, OILS AND FATS

FAQ

What work fits NAICS 424480?
  • Contracted supply of refrigerated palletized fresh fruits and vegetables to institutional cafeterias with delivery windows and invoice-by-lot traceability.
  • Seasonal procurement of specified commodity grades with cold-chain logistics, including coordinated harvest scheduling and shelf-life certification.
  • Emergency procurements for fresh produce with expedited pickup, temporary storage, and inspection acceptance at delivery points.
  • Managed produce distribution with vendor-managed inventory, weekly delivery schedules, and produce quality reporting to contract administrators.
When is NAICS 424480 a weak fit?
  • Fresh-cut or prepared food processors: operations that wash, cut, package, or further process produce into ready-to-eat products fall under food manufacturing rather than wholesale produce distribution.
  • Produce transportation-only contracts: contracts that only provide trucking or refrigerated transport without ownership or resale of the product align with transportation logistics NAICS.
  • Grocery retail storefronts: retail sales through point-of-sale to end consumers with storefront operations contrasts with wholesale distribution to resellers and institutions.
What solicitation language points to NAICS 424480?
  • Line items specifying delivery in palletized refrigerated units, temperature monitoring records, and required shelf-life at time of delivery.
  • Quality clause requiring established grade standards, lot inspection on arrival, and rejection criteria for decay, foreign material, or incorrect sizing.
  • Contract terms requiring supplier traceability, produce safety plans, and documentation of cold-chain temperatures and corrective actions.

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