DRY BEANS for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
Overview
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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 Dry Edible Beans for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs, including the National School Lunch Program. This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract with deliveries scheduled between April 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026. The solicitation is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside for all materials, with a 10% SDVOSB Set-Aside for specific materials. Offers are due January 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement covers various types of dry beans, including Blackeye, Baby Lima, Great Northern, Pinto, and Light Red Kidney beans. Products are required in specific packaging: 12/2 LB bags, 24/1 LB bags, and Pinto Dry TOTE-2000 LB. Deliveries will be made to various locations across the United States on an FOB destination basis. Commodities must be products of the United States, grown, processed, and prepared exclusively in the U.S.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Deliveries: April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (all materials); 10% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (specific materials)
- Offers Due: January 27, 2026
- Published: January 13, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted electronically via the USDA Web-Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system. Bidders must be active in WBSCM and possess the required bidder roles. Potential contractors must meet AMS vendor qualification requirements established in accordance with FAR Subpart 9.2. HUBZone Small Business Price Evaluation Preference is available for certified firms that are the manufacturer/producer.
Additional Notes
New-to-AMS contractors or existing contractors bidding on new products may be subject to a probationary period, limited to 10 truckloads per product. The quantity tolerance section of the specification document is not applicable. For vendor qualification information, contact newvendor@usda.gov. The Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements – Domestic Programs (MSCP-D) and commodity specifications are available on the AMS website. Contact David Cottrell (david.cottrell@usda.gov) for questions.