CHEESE, PROCESSED for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document announces the award of solicitation 12-3J14-26-B-0130 (WBSCM Number 2000011159) for Processed Cheese. The purchase is in support of Child Nutrition and other related Domestic Food Distribution Programs. Deliveries are scheduled from April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

The solicitation covers various types of processed cheese, including:

• CHEESE BLEND AM SKIM SLC-LVS 6/5-GENERIC
• CHEESE BLEND AMER SKM LVS-12/2 LB
• CHEESE BLND AMER SKMYEL REGSLC LVS-6/5LB
• CHEESE PROCESS LVS-6/5 LB
• CHEESE PROCESS REG LVS-6/5 LB
• CHEESE PROCESS SLC-LVS 6/5 LB-GENERIC

This is a purchase award announcement. The contracting officer will not consider further offers under this solicitation.

Not applicable, as this document announces an award.

Not specified in this award notice.

Four offers/quotes were received. Further information can be obtained from the Commodity Procurement Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA, or their website.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for a "Master/Shortfall Invitation" for processed cheese products. The United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, is procuring these items.

• The solicitation details various types of processed cheese blends and cheese products, specifying quantities for each.

• Key product descriptions include "CHEESE, PROCESSED", "CHEESE BLEND AM SKIM SLC-LVS 6/5-GENERIC", "CHEESE BLND AMER SKMYEL REGSLC LVS-6/5LB", "CHEESE PROCESS REG LVS-6/5 LB", "CHEESE BLEND AMER SKM LVS-12/2 LB", "CHEESE PROCESS LVS-6/5 LB", and "CHEESE PROCESS SLC-LVS 6/5 LB-GENERIC".

• The total quantity for the invitation is 50,371,200.00 LB.

• The invitation type is "Master".

• The document references "MSCP-D_11-19-25" and "Pasteurized Process American Cheese and Kosher Certified Process" as attached documents.

• The Offer Due Date is January 30, 2026, at 13:00:00 Central Time.

• The Opening Date is January 30, 2026, at 13:00:00 Central Time.

• Bidders are instructed to utilize an attached "BID CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS DOCUMENT" when answering questions.

• Attributes listed include "FOOD SAFETY MODERNIZATION ACT", "DUNS Number", "SIZE STANDARD", "SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT", "AMENDMENTS TO SOLICITATION", "ON TIME DELIVERIES", "COMMERCIAL BRAND", "PLANT LOCATION(S)", "PLANTS", "NON-MANUFACTURERS", "SUPPLIER AGREEMENT", "CONTACT INFORMATION", and "EMERGENCY CONTACT". Specific set-aside information is not detailed in this excerpt.

• The bid invitation number is 2000011159.

• The description is 12-3J14-26-B-0130.