CANNED BEEF AND PORK PRODUCTS for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)-Commodity Procurement Program (CPP) is soliciting offers for Canned Beef and Pork Products for use in domestic food assistance programs. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products. Deliveries are required to various U.S. locations on an FOB destination basis. Offers are due by February 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks specific product line items, including:
- 100127 BEEF CAN-24/24 OZ
- 100139 PORK CAN-24/24 OZ
- 100526 BEEF STEW CAN-24/24 OZ
- 111180 BEEF CHILI W/BEANS PKG-12/15 OZ All products must be of U.S. origin, grown, processed, and prepared exclusively in the United States. Packaging and container components are subject to WTO GPA and FTA regulations. Deliveries are scheduled between April 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Definite Delivery
- Solicitation Release: Expected on or after January 28, 2026
- Offers Due: February 9, 2026, 1:00 PM CT
- Acceptances Announced: February 23, 2026, by 5:00 PM CT
- Set-Aside: The solicitation may include various small business set-asides (e.g., partial/total small business, SDVO, 8(a), AbilityOne). A HUBZone Small Business Price Evaluation Preference is possible for certified manufacturers/producers.
Submission & Eligibility
- Submission Method: Offers must be submitted electronically via the USDA Web Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system (https://portal.wbscm.usda.gov/publicprocurement). Submissions by any other means will be nonresponsive.
- Vendor Qualification: Potential contractors must meet AMS vendor qualification requirements per FAR Subpart 9.2. Information on becoming a qualified bidder is available at http://www.ams.usda.gov/selling-food or by contacting newvendor@usda.gov.
- New Contractors: A probationary period limits initial awards to 10 truckloads per product for new-to-USDA contractors, requiring successful delivery of at least five truckloads for removal from probationary status.
- Certifications: Offerors must certify the existence of a Food Defense Plan for all plants/shipping points prior to bid opening and ensure complete/accurate product information is submitted to GS1 GDSN within 20 days of contract award.
Additional Notes
The solicitation references the Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements – Domestic Programs (MSCP-D) and Supplement 704 Canned Meat, available on the AMS website. Commodity specifications are also accessible online. All future information, including amendments and award notices, will be published via WBSCM and SAM.gov.