CHICKEN AND OTHER CHICKEN 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) is soliciting bids for Chicken and other Chicken Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. The solicitation includes a Partial Small Business Set-Aside. Bids are due by February 04, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the procurement of various chicken products, including Oven-Roasted FRZ 8 PC CTN-30 LB, Consumer Split Breast PKG-6/5 LB, Chicken Drumsticks FRZ PKG-8/5 LB, Chicken Breast BNLS IQF PKG 10/3 LB, Chicken Whole Bagged FRZ CTN-36-43 LB, Chicken Strips FRZ CTN-30 LB, Chicken Cut-Up FRZ CTN-40 LB, and K Chicken Leg Qtrs FRZ BAG-4/10LB. Products must meet U.S. Grade A quality standards and specific packaging requirements. All commodities must be products of the United States, grown, processed, and prepared exclusively within the U.S.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Performance Period: April 01, 2026, through June 30, 2026
- Set-Aside: Partial Small Business Set-Aside. Hubzone Small Business Price Evaluation Preference is available for certified firms that are the manufacturer/producer.
- Bids Due: February 04, 2026, 1:00 PM CT
- Acceptances Announced: February 26, 2026, 5:00 PM CT
- Published Date: January 22, 2026
Submission & Eligibility
Offers must be submitted electronically via the USDA Web Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system (https://portal.wbscm.usda.gov/publicprocurement). Potential contractors must meet AMS vendor qualification requirements (FAR Subpart 9.2). New-to-USDA contractors will undergo a probationary period, limiting initial awards to 10 truckloads per product. For information on becoming a qualified bidder, contact newvendor@usda.gov.
Additional Notes
The solicitation references the Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements – Domestic Programs (MSCP-D) and various commodity specifications available on the AMS website. Questions regarding the solicitation should be directed to the Contract Specialist, Wayne Wright, first. Deliveries are FOB destination to various locations in the United States.