PASTA PRODUCTS AND BULK BAKERY FLOUR PRODUCTS for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
Overview
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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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is soliciting offers for Pasta Products and Bulk Bakery Flour Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs, including the National School Lunch Program. This unrestricted acquisition seeks to procure US-origin products, with deliveries scheduled between April 15, 2026, and June 30, 2026. Bids are due by February 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the procurement of:
- Pasta Products: Macaroni Plain Elbow and Spaghetti. Packaging must be in cartons/boxes; plastic packaging is prohibited.
- Wheat Flour: White Whole Wheat 100% Bag-8/5 LB. All commodities and agricultural products acquired under this contract must be a product of the United States, grown, processed, and prepared exclusively in the U.S. Packaging and container components are subject to WTO/GPA/FTA.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Deliveries: April 15, 2026, through June 30, 2026, on an FOB destination basis to various U.S. locations.
- Acceptances Announced: March 6, 2026, by 5:00 PM CT.
Submission & Eligibility
- Bids Due: February 27, 2026, 1:00 PM CT.
- Submission Method: Electronically via the USDA Web Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system. Submissions by any other means will be deemed nonresponsive.
- 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-food or by contacting newvendor@usda.gov.
- Small Business Considerations: Small businesses proposing products they did not manufacture must furnish products from a small business and provide a supplier agreement. New-to-USDA contractors may face probationary periods or award limits.
- Inquiries: Directed to the Contracting Officer by November 19, 2025.
Additional Notes
The solicitation references the Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements – Domestic Programs (MSCP-D) and specific Commodity Requirements Documents. Bidders must utilize the attached Bid Certification Questions Document.