CANNED VEGETABLES (TOMATO PRODUCTS),for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
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Original Source
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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) is soliciting offers for Canned Vegetables (Tomato Products) for domestic food assistance programs, including the National School Lunch Program. This combined synopsis/solicitation seeks Firm Fixed-Price offers for deliveries between April 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026. Offers are due January 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for various tomato products, specifically:
- "K H TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300"
- "SPAGHETTI SAUCE MEATLESS CAN-24/300"
- "TOMATO PASTE FOR BULK PROCESSING" Bidders must adhere to specific product specifications, such as soluble solids for tomato paste (28.5% Target, 28%-29% Range). 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/FTA. The standard "plus or minus 50 cases" quantity tolerance does not apply; USDA will not pay for quantities exceeding the contracted amount. Offerors using multiple processing plants/shipping points must submit a list of approved locations.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price, Definite Delivery
- Period of Performance: Deliveries between April 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026
- Offer Due Date: January 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT
- Offer Opening Date: January 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT
- Acceptance Announcement: By midnight on February 10, 2026
- Published Date: January 14, 2026
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This solicitation includes specific set-asides by material:
- Small Business Set-Asides: 50% for Material 100335 (Spaghetti Sauce Meatless-Can 24/300) and 30% for Material 100333 (Tomato Sauce-Can 24/300).
- Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Asides: 10% for Material 100333 (Tomato Sauce-Can 24/300) and 10% for Material 100335 (Spaghetti Sauce Meatless-Can 24/300).
- HUBZone Small Business Preference: Available for certified firms that are the manufacturer/producer. To be eligible, potential contractors must meet AMS vendor qualification requirements (FAR Subpart 9.2) and be active in the USDA Web Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system with required bidder roles. Prior USDA contract performance must be completed before bid opening. Prime vendors are prohibited from subcontracting with suspended or debarred companies.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted electronically via the WBSCM system (https://portal.wbscm.usda.gov/publicprocurement). Submissions by any other means will be deemed nonresponsive. The solicitation, including amendments and award notices, will be published through WBSCM and SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring these sites for updates. For questions, contact Justin Martinek (justin.martinek@usda.gov). For contracting officer inquiries, contact David Cottrell (david.cottrell@usda.gov). Bid prices should not be discussed with specialists or contracting officers before award.