RAW SHELLED PEANUTS for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

Award Notice / Contract Details

This document announces the award of solicitation 12-3J14-26-B-0116 (WBSCM Number 2000011145) for Raw Shelled Peanuts. The purchase is in support of Child Nutrition and other related Domestic Food Distribution Programs.

• Commodity: Raw Shelled Peanuts (Material Code 44000)
• Total Quantity Awarded: 4,840,000.000 LB
• Total Award Value: $2,158,860.00
• Deliveries: April 15, 2025, through April 30, 2025.
• Number of Offers Received: 3

1. GOLDEN PEANUT COMPANY, LLC

• Contract Number: 12-3J14-26-C-0588
• Total Quantity: 1,276,000.000 LB
• Total Value: $555,060.00
• Destination: Memphis, TN
• Price: $0.4350 per LB

2. PREMIUM PEANUT LLC

• Contract Number: 12-3J14-26-C-0587

• Total Quantity: 3,564,000.000 LB

• Total Value: $1,603,800.00

• Destination: Memphis, TN

• Price: $0.4500 per LB

• The Contracting Officer will not consider any additional or further offers under this solicitation.

• Further information can be obtained from the Commodity Procurement Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined presolicitation notice and solicitation for Raw Shelled Peanuts for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) domestic food distribution programs. The solicitation is for "Domestic Commodity Invitation" and is identified by Bid invitation number 2000011145.

• Commodity: Raw Shelled Peanuts

• Quality Specification: From current crop year, runner type peanuts, any grade [American Peanut Shellers Grade Standards].

• Aflatoxin limit: Not to exceed 15 parts per billion (ppb).

• Fumigation: Required during the calendar months of May through November.

• Delivery Period: Deliveries are to be made between 04/15/2026 - 04/30/2026.

• Stops: May show multiple stops on some line items, limited to a maximum of three per lot. Bidders should review the "Tendering Text" for each lot to determine the number of destinations (city and state).

• Pricing: Bidders may submit different prices for each stop, but a price is required on all line items within the lot. Purchases will be made on an F.O.B. origin, contractor's facility basis.

• Quantities: Destination quantities listed are estimates and subject to adjustment.

• Weight Variation: Permissible variation is limited to plus or minus 0.5% of the net weight.

• Invitation Type: Definite Delivery

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implies a purchase order for commodities.

• Bids are due by 1:00 PM CT on 01/23/2026.

• Acceptances will be announced by 5:00 PM CT on 01/30/2026.

• Offers must be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM). Offers submitted by any other means will be deemed nonresponsive.

• Offerors must be active in WBSCM and have the required bidder roles.

• Evaluation criteria are not detailed in this document, but will likely be based on price and compliance with specifications.

• This acquisition is up to 75% small business set-aside for Raw Shelled Peanuts.

• Non-manufacturers must furnish products from a small business and submit a supplier agreement.

• Prospective contractors may be subject to a probationary period for new-to-USDA contractors or those bidding on new products.

• Prime vendors are prohibited from subcontracting with suspended or debarred companies or individuals.

• When title passes to the buyer (USDA/AMS/CPP), the buyer will transfer care and custody to the designated state company for processing.

• Information regarding the Master Solicitation, Commodity Requirements Document, and this Solicitation can be directed to the Contracting Officer at (202) 720-4517.

• Bid Certification Questions in WBSCM are a required component of the offer.