RAW SHELLED PEANUTS for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
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)-Commodity Procurement Program (CPP) is soliciting offers for Raw Shelled Peanuts for domestic food assistance programs. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products. Offers are due by 1:00 PM CT on January 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Raw Shelled Peanuts from the current crop year, specifically runner type, meeting American Peanut Shellers Grade Standards. Aflatoxin levels must not exceed 15 parts per billion (ppb). Fumigation is required during May through November. Deliveries are scheduled between April 15, 2026, and April 30, 2026, on an FOB origin, contractor's facility basis, with potential for up to three stops per lot. Quantities are estimates and subject to adjustment, with a permissible weight variation of +/- 0.5%. Commodities must be a product of the United States, grown, processed, and prepared exclusively in the U.S.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation)
- Set-Aside: Up to 75% Small Business Set-Aside for Raw Shelled Peanuts.
- Submission: Electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system only. Submissions by any other means will be nonresponsive.
- Response Due: January 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT.
- Acceptance Notification: By January 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT.
- Published: January 15, 2026.
Eligibility & Evaluation
Potential contractors must meet AMS vendor qualification requirements (FAR Subpart 9.2). Information on becoming a qualified bidder is available at newvendor@usda.gov or ams.usda.gov/selling-food. Access to WBSCM is provided upon qualification. Non-manufacturers must furnish products from a small business and submit a supplier agreement. New-to-USDA contractors or those bidding on new products may be subject to a probationary period. Evaluation will likely be based on price and compliance with specifications.
Additional Notes
All future information, including amendments and award notices, will be published through WBSCM and SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for staying updated. The Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements – Domestic Programs (MSCP-D) and commodity specifications are available on the AMS website. Prime vendors are prohibited from subcontracting with suspended or debarred entities. Bid Certification Questions in WBSCM are a required component of the offer. For questions, contact the Contracting Officer at (202) 720-4517.