Ready-to-Use Supplemental Food, Lipid-based Nutritional Supplement, Super Cereal Plus, Cornmeal, Corn-Soy Blend Plus, Milled Fortified Rice, Vegetable Oil, Beans, Peas and Lentils for use in International 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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) (Solicitation #12-1NFP-26-B-0014) for multiple food commodities to support international food assistance programs. This acquisition is partially set-aside for small business concerns. Offers are due by May 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks bids for a range of food products, including:
- Ready-to-Use Supplemental Food
- Lipid-based Nutritional Supplement
- Super Cereal Plus
- Cornmeal
- Corn-Soy Blend Plus
- Milled Fortified Rice
- Vegetable Oil
- Beans, Peas, and Lentils
These commodities are intended for use in international food assistance programs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Invitation for Bid (IFB)
- Solicitation Number: 12-1NFP-26-B-0014
- Set-Aside: Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: May 5, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC
- Published: April 23, 2026
Additional Notes
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference and can be accessed at www.acquisition.gov. The USDA Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) is available for resolving concerns, offering both informal and formal protest processes. Interested parties are encouraged to first contact the Contracting Officer, Melvin Smith, before escalating to the Ombudsman. Formal protests must adhere to FAR 33.104 timelines and content requirements and should be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer.