PASTA PRODUCTS AND MAC & CHEESE for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document announces the award of solicitation 12-3J14-26-B-0128 (WBSCM Number 2000011157) for various pasta products and macaroni & cheese. The commodities were purchased to support Child Nutrition and other Domestic Food Distribution Programs. Deliveries are scheduled from April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026.

The award covers the following items:

• EGGNOODLE 1/2 INCH WIDE PKG-12/1 LB

• MACARONI AND CHEESE PKG-24/7.25 OZ

• PASTA MACARONI PLAIN ELBOW BOX-20/1 LB

• PASTA SPAGHETTI BOX-20/1 LB

• WHOLE GRAIN PASTA ROTINI MAC BOX-12/16OZ

• The total quantity awarded across all items is 9,502,498.500 LB.

• The total dollar value of the awards is $13,072,279.60.

• The document lists specific contract numbers, vendor names (e.g., AMERIQUAL GROUP, LLC, ENTERPRISE-CP LLC, INTERAMERICAN FOODS CORPORATION, JM GRAIN INC, GARRISON, ND, MERUS LLC, PASTA MONTANA LLC), plant locations, destination quantities, and prices for each awarded item.

• This document is a Purchase Award, indicating that the solicitation period has closed and awards have been made.

• The Contracting Officer will not consider any additional or further offers under solicitation 12-3J14-26-B-0128.

• Not specified in this award document.

• A significant quantity of pasta products (1,610,560 LBS) were not purchased due to vendor capacity constraints, pricing considerations, or a lack of bids received.

• Contact information for further inquiries is provided: Commodity Procurement Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA, telephone (202) 720 4517 or the website http://www.ams.usda.gov/selling-food.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell Pasta Products and Mac & Cheese for the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. Bids are due by 1 PM CT on January 30, 2026, with acceptances announced by 5 PM CT on February 12, 2026. Deliveries are scheduled between April 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026.

• Pasta Products:

  • PASTA MACARONI PLAIN ELBOW BOX-20/1 LB
  • PASTA SPAGHETTI BOX-20/1 LB
  • WHOLE GRAIN PASTA ROTINI MAC BOX-12/16OZ
  • WHOLE GRAIN SPAGHETTI PKG-12/2 LB

• Other:

  • MACARONI AND CHEESE PKG-24/7.25 OZ

• Packaging: All pasta must be in CARTONS/BOXES. No plastic packaging is allowed for primary or secondary packaging.

• Period of Performance: Deliveries between April 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026.

• Set-Aside: Up to 30% Small Business set-aside for Pasta Products and up to 50% Small Business set-aside for Material (EGGNOODLE 1/2 INCH WIDE PKG-12/1 LB).

• Submission Method: Offers must be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM).

• Offer Due Date: January 30, 2026, 13:00:00 Central Time.

• Opening Date: January 30, 2026, 13:00:00 Central Time.

• Small Business: Specific set-asides for small businesses are noted for certain pasta products and materials.

• Supplier Agreement: Small businesses proposing products they did not manufacture must provide a supplier agreement.

• Responsibility: Prospective subcontractors may require Plant Sanitation and Food Defense surveys.

• Bidders must demonstrate successful delivery of at least five (5) truckloads to be removed from probationary status on future solicitations.

• The "Tendering Text" for each lot will indicate the City and State for each stop, with a maximum of three stops per line item.

• Bidders may submit different prices for each stop.

• Inquiries should be directed to the Contracting Officer, USDA, AMS, Commodity Procurement Program.