PASTA PRODUCTS AND BULK BAKERY FLOUR 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 has issued an Award Notice for the procurement of Pasta Products and Bulk Bakery Flour Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. This notice follows an unrestricted solicitation for these items.
Scope of Award
The award covers the procurement of Pasta Products (Macaroni Plain Elbow, Spaghetti) and Wheat Flour (White Whole Wheat 100% Bag-8/5 LB). The original solicitation required pasta packaging to be in CARTONS/BOXES, with no plastic allowed for primary or secondary packaging. Destination quantities were estimates and subject to adjustment.
Contract & Timeline
Deliveries for the awarded contracts are scheduled between April 15, 2026, and June 30, 2026. The preceding solicitation had bids due by 1:00 PM CT on February 27, 2026, with acceptances announced by 5:00 PM CT on March 6, 2026.
Set-Aside
The original acquisition was unrestricted.
Original Solicitation Details
Offers for the solicitation were required to be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM). Eligibility criteria included requirements for small businesses proposing products they did not manufacture to furnish products from a small business and submit a corresponding supplier agreement. Prime vendors were prohibited from subcontracting with suspended or debarred companies. New-to-USDA contractors or those bidding on new products may have been subject to a probationary period with award limits. Inquiries for the solicitation were to be directed to the Contracting Officer by November 19, 2025.
Additional Notes
The solicitation referenced the Master Solicitation dated November 19, 2025, and specific Commodity Requirements Documents for Pasta Products, Macaroni and Cheese, and Wheat Flour. Bidders were required to utilize the attached Bid Certification Questions Document. Federal civil rights laws and USDA policies prohibit discrimination.