CHICKEN AND CHICKEN PRODUCTS (BULK) for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 bulk Chicken and Chicken Products for domestic food assistance programs. This combined synopsis/solicitation covers CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK (Material 100103) and CHICKEN LEGS CHILLED -BULK (Material 100113). Deliveries are scheduled for April 01, 2026, through April 30, 2026. Offers are due by 1:00 PM CT on February 09, 2026, and must be submitted via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM).
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the procurement of specific bulk chicken products for distribution across various U.S. locations on an FOB destination basis. Key requirements include:
- Products: CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK and CHICKEN LEGS CHILLED -BULK.
- Delivery Period: April 01, 2026, to April 30, 2026.
- Quantity: Bulk loads are "No Tolerance"; loads less than 36,000 pounds will be rejected.
- Product Specifications: WOGs (Weight of Contents) generally between 3.75 to 7.90 lbs, with specific ranges. Chicken Legs must be Large and weigh more than 16 ounces.
- Packaging: Fiberboard containers are required; bins or tanks are not accepted. Boxes must be sealed with no exposed chicken for certain destinations.
- Origin: Commodities must be products of the United States, grown, processed, and prepared exclusively in the U.S.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, "Definite Delivery."
- Solicitation References: The solicitation references the AMS Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements – Domestic Programs (November 2025) and FPPS for Bulk Pack Chicken and Chicken Legs (December 2022).
Eligibility & Set-Aside
- Set-Aside: Materials 100103 and 100113 are Unrestricted. A HUBZone Small Business Price Evaluation Preference is available for eligible firms that are certified and are the manufacturer/producer.
- Vendor Qualification: Potential contractors must meet AMS vendor qualification requirements (FAR Subpart 9.2). Information on becoming a qualified bidder is available at
http://www.ams.usda.gov/selling-foodor by contactingnewvendor@usda.gov. - WBSCM Access: Access to WBSCM is provided upon meeting qualification requirements.
- New Contractors: A probationary period will limit initial awards for new-to-USDA contractors or those bidding on new products to 10 truckloads per product.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: February 09, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT.
- Acceptance Announcement: February 18, 2026, by 5:00 PM CT.
- Submission Method: Offers, modifications, withdrawals, and price adjustments must be submitted electronically via WBSCM. Submissions by any other means will be nonresponsive.
- Inquiries: Direct questions to Contract Specialist Wayne Wright at
Wayne.Wright@usda.gov. - Evaluation: Offers are subject to the Master Solicitation, Commodity Supplement/Specification(s), this Solicitation, AGAR, and FAR.
Additional Notes
Offerors must have a Food Defense Plan in place and certify prior USDA contract performance. Product information must be submitted to GS1 GDSN within 20 days of contract award. The Government reserves the right to reject non-conforming products and prohibits subcontracting with suspended or debarred companies.