FRESH FLUID MILK for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
Overview
Buyer
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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 Fresh Fluid Milk for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a firm-fixed-price contract. Offers are due by 1:00 PM CT on January 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Fresh Fluid Milk products, specifically 1% Milk Fresh CTR (64 FL OZ and 128 FL OZ) and Milk Skim Fresh CTR (64 FL OZ and 128 FL OZ). Deliveries are to various locations in the United States on an FOB destination basis between April 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026. Multiple delivery stops (up to three per line item) are possible, with different prices allowed for each stop. Commodities must be a product of the United States.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Delivery Period: April 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
- Product Origin: Must be a product of the United States (grown, processed, prepared exclusively in the US). Packaging and container components are subject to WTO/GPA/FTA.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Offers must be submitted electronically via the USDA Web Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system (https://portal.wbscm.usda.gov/publicprocurement). Submissions by any other means will be deemed nonresponsive.
- Offer Due Date: 1:00 PM CT on January 28, 2026
- Acceptance Announcement: By 5:00 PM CT on February 9, 2026
- Eligibility: 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-food or by contacting newvendor@usda.gov. Access to WBSCM is provided once qualification requirements are met.
- Restrictions: Prime vendors are prohibited from subcontracting with suspended or debarred companies/individuals.
Additional Notes
The solicitation, including amendments and award notices, will be available through WBSCM and SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for obtaining the most up-to-date information. The attached solicitation should be read with the Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements – Domestic Programs (MSCP-D) and commodity specifications documents available on the AMS website. Inquiries should be directed to the Contracting Officer.