The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
The USDA needs a small business to manufacture a commercial-sized cold press food grade juicer with a shattering helical gear.
Key Details
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) seeks a commercial-sized cold press food grade juicer with a shattering helical gear. The device must meet specific requirements, including being manufactured from food-grade stainless steel, having a 220V 750w motor, and utilizing slow, high-torque rotation on food-grade stainless steel grinder parts. The juicer must also be able to process 60kg of carrots per hour with an 85% or greater grinding/extraction rate.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The notice does not specify the contract structure or timeline.
- How will they pick the winner?
The notice does not specify the evaluation basis.
- When and how do you bid?
Submit a Capabilities Statement by July 17, 2026, to the attention of Shelley Steen at shelley.steen@usda.gov.
Who can apply
- 8(a) certified (a small-business program for socially/economically disadvantaged owners)
- Has experience with food product machinery manufacturing
Heads up — easy to miss
- The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this notice.
If you're interested, do this first
- Submit a Capabilities Statement by July 17, 2026, to the attention of Shelley Steen at shelley.steen@usda.gov.
- Register in SAM prior to submitting responses, proposals, bids, or quotes.