SECTION 32 - BOTTLED JUICE 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 Bottled Juice (Concord Grape) for use in domestic food assistance programs. This procurement is for the 2025 crop year and onwards, with deliveries scheduled from April 1, 2026, through August 15, 2026. The solicitation includes 100% Small Business (SB) and 10% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. Offers must be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM).
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks Bottled Juice (Concord Grape), specifically 8/64 FL OZ bottles, for various domestic food assistance programs, including the National School Lunch Program. Deliveries are on an FOB destination basis to multiple locations across the United States. Commodities must be products of the United States, grown, processed, and prepared exclusively within the U.S. Packaging and container components are subject to WTO GPA and FTA regulations.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business (SB) and 10% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). A HUBZone Small Business Price Evaluation Preference is available for certified firms that are the manufacturer/producer.
- Submission: 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 non-responsive.
- Reference Documents: The solicitation references the Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements – Domestic Programs (MSCP-D) and Commodity Specification for Bottled Juice.
Eligibility & Requirements
Potential contractors must meet AMS vendor qualification requirements established in accordance with FAR Subpart 9.2. New-to-AMS contractors or those bidding on new products may be limited to 10 truckloads per product initially, requiring successful delivery of at least five truckloads to exit probationary status. Information on becoming a qualified bidder is available at http://www.ams.usda.gov/selling-food or by contacting newvendor@usda.gov.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Offers Due: February 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET
- Published: February 5, 2026
- Delivery Period: April 1, 2026, through August 15, 2026
- Contracting Officer: Ashley Train (ashley.train@usda.gov, 202-937-4906)
- Contact Specialist (per document): Anna Lande (anna.lande@usda.gov)
Additional Notes
An amendment (P00001) was issued on February 5, 2026, to correct the delivery period start date from April 15, 2026, to April 1, 2026. All future information, including amendments and award notices, will be published via WBSCM and SAM.gov.