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

SOL #: 12-1NFP-26-B-0014Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture
Agricultural Marketing Service
USDA AMS 3J14
WASHINGTON, DC, 20250, United States

Place of Performance

Washington, DC

NAICS

Flour Milling (311211)

PSC

Bakery And Cereal Products (8920)

Set Aside

Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBP)

Timeline

1
Posted
Apr 23, 2026
2
Submission Deadline
May 5, 2026, 2:00 PM

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.

People

Points of Contact

Travis CatheySECONDARY

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Posted: Apr 23, 2026
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