PORK 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 (AMS)-Commodity Procurement Program (CPP) has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation for PORK PRODUCTS to support domestic food assistance programs. This opportunity seeks bids for specific pork items, with deliveries scheduled between April 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026. Bids are due by February 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the procurement of PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB (Material 100193) and PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB (Material 110380). All commodities must be products of the United States, grown, processed, and prepared exclusively within the U.S., as per Agricultural Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) 470-103(b). Deliveries are on an FOB destination basis to various locations across the United States.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- NAICS Code: 311611 (Meat, Poultry, And Fish).
- Set-Aside: Material 110380 (PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB) is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. All other materials are unrestricted. The solicitation also notes potential for other small business set-asides and price evaluation preferences for qualified HUBZone firms.
- Delivery Period: April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026.
Submission & Eligibility
- Offer Due Date: February 10, 2026, by 1:00 PM CT.
- Submission Method: All offers, modifications, and withdrawals must be submitted electronically through the USDA Web Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system (https://portal.wbscm.usda.gov/publicprocurement). Submissions by any other means will be deemed nonresponsive.
- Vendor Qualification: Potential contractors must meet AMS vendor qualification requirements established in accordance with 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 upon qualification.
- Requirements: Offerors must be active in WBSCM with the necessary bidder roles and possess a food defense plan for all plants and shipping points prior to bid opening. Certification of completion for any prior USDA contracts is also required.
- New Contractors: New-to-USDA contractors or those bidding on new products will undergo a probationary period, limiting initial awards to 10 truckloads per product until successful delivery of at least five truckloads.
Evaluation
Acceptances will be announced by February 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT. Offerors requesting a HUBZone Small Business Price Evaluation Preference must be certified in the HUBZone program and be the manufacturer/producer of the product.
Key Contacts
For inquiries, contact Contract Specialist Chyra Lewis at chyra.lewis@usda.gov.