Dehydrated Potatoes and Frozen Vegetables for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
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)-Commodity Procurement Program (CPP) is soliciting offers for Dehydrated Potatoes and Frozen Vegetables for use in domestic food assistance programs. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a firm-fixed-price contract. Offers are due January 27, 2026, at 13:00 Central Time.
Scope of Work
This procurement includes Dehydrated Potatoes (FLKS PKG-12/1 LB) and Frozen Vegetable Blend Stirfry (FRZ CTN-12/1 LB). Deliveries are required to various locations in the United States on an FOB destination basis, scheduled between April 15, 2026, and June 30, 2026. All commodities must be products of the United States. Specific pack, sizes, quantities, and delivery schedules will be detailed in the full solicitation. The USDA will not pay for cases exceeding the contracted quantity.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Deliveries: April 15, 2026 - June 30, 2026
- Set-Aside: Offerors can request a HUBZone Small Business Price Evaluation Preference if certified and acting as the manufacturer/producer. The solicitation may also include other small business set-asides.
- Offer Due: January 27, 2026, 13:00:00 Central Time
- Published: January 13, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
Potential contractors must meet AMS vendor qualification requirements per FAR Subpart 9.2. For qualification information, contact newvendor@usda.gov. Access to the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) will be provided upon qualification. All offers, modifications, and withdrawals must be submitted electronically via WBSCM only. Submissions by any other means will be deemed nonresponsive.
Additional Notes
This is a combined pre-solicitation notice and solicitation. Interested parties should refer to the Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements – Domestic Programs (MSCP-D) and commodity specifications available on the AMS website. Inquiries can be directed to David Cottrell (david.cottrell@usda.gov) or Claudius Price (Claudius.L.Price@usda.gov). Offerors are prohibited from subcontracting with suspended or debarred entities.