PEANUT PRODUCTS for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
Overview
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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) is soliciting offers for Peanut Products (Peanut Butter and Dry Roast Peanuts) for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, with up to a 75% small business set-aside for these products. Offers are due by February 6, 2026, 13:00 CT.
Scope of Work
This procurement involves the acquisition of Peanut Butter (smooth, jar-12/16 oz) and Peanuts Roasted Reg Unsl Pkg-12/16 oz. Deliveries are required to various locations across the United States on an FOB destination basis, between April 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026. Commodities must be products of the United States, meaning they are grown, processed, and prepared exclusively in the U.S.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Offer Due Date: February 6, 2026, 13:00 CT
- Acceptance Announcement: By February 16, 2026, 17:00 EST
- Published Date: January 26, 2026
Submission & Eligibility
- Offers must be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM). Submissions by any other means will be deemed nonresponsive.
- 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.
- New-to-USDA contractors or those bidding on new products may be subject to a probationary period.
Set-Aside
This opportunity includes an up to 75% small business set-aside for Peanut Butter and Dry Roast Peanuts. Non-manufacturers must furnish the product of a small business and submit a supplier agreement.
Additional Information
Interested parties should refer to the Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements – Domestic Programs (MSCP-D) and commodity specifications documents, both available on the AMS website. Inquiries can be directed to the Contracting Officer, Philip Helmer (phillip.helmer@usda.gov).