Canned Vegetable 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 Vegetables for use in domestic food assistance programs. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products, with a firm-fixed-price contract type. Offers are due by January 27, 2026, at 13:00:00 EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the procurement of specific canned vegetables, including:
- HOMINY CAN#12/300
- PUMPKIN CAN-24/300
- SPINACH CAN-24/300
- SWEET POTATOES W/ SYRUP CAN-24/300
Deliveries are required between April 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026, to various locations in the United States on an FOB destination basis. All commodities must be a product of the United States, grown, processed, and prepared exclusively in the U.S. Packaging and container components are subject to WTO GPA and FTA regulations.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Published Date: January 13, 2026
- Offer Due Date: January 27, 2026, 13:00:00 EST
- Acceptance Announcement: By February 10, 2026
Submission & Eligibility
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 deemed nonresponsive. Potential contractors must meet AMS vendor qualification requirements (FAR Subpart 9.2). For information on becoming a qualified bidder, contact newvendor@usda.gov or visit http://www.ams.usda.gov/selling-food.
Set-Aside & Preferences
This solicitation includes a 100% Small Business Set-Aside specifically for Sweet Potatoes w/ Syrup Can- 24/300. Offerors may request a HUBZone Small Business Price Evaluation Preference if certified and acting as the manufacturer/producer.
Additional Notes
The solicitation should be read in conjunction with the Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements – Domestic Programs (MSCP-D) and commodity specifications, available on the AMS website. An Amendment 001 was issued to fix an administrative error.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: David Cottrell (david.cottrell@usda.gov, 202-260-9183)
- Inquiries (Document): Adrienne Collins (Adrienne.Collins@usda.gov)