Section 32, Dried Fruit for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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) is soliciting offers for Dried Fruit (Raisins) for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price contract with a 50% Small Business Set Aside for both specified raisin types. Offers must be submitted electronically via the Web Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system by February 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks offers for RAISINS BOX-144/1.33 OZ and RAISINS PKG 24/15 OZ, requiring a 2024 Crop Year or Newer. Type V - Zante Currant Raisins, Unseeded, are explicitly excluded. All commodities must be a product of the United States, meaning they are grown, processed, and prepared for sale or distribution exclusively within the U.S. Deliveries are on an FOB destination basis to various locations across the United States, scheduled between April 16, 2026, and June 30, 2026. Packaging and container components are subject to World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement (WTO) and Free Trade Agreements (FTA) as per FAR 52.225-5.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Definite Delivery.
- Period of Performance: Deliveries are scheduled from April 16, 2026, through June 30, 2026.
- Set-Aside: This solicitation includes a 50% Small Business Set Aside for both RAISINS BOX-144/1.33 OZ and RAISINS PKG 24/15 OZ.
- Product Service Code: 8915 (Fruits And Vegetables).
Submission & Evaluation
- Bid Due Date: February 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time.
- Questions Deadline: February 03, 2026 (answers by February 5, 2026).
- Award Announcement: Expected by February 26, 2026, at 11:59 PM Central Time.
- Submission Method: Offers, modifications, withdrawals, and price adjustments must be submitted electronically via USDA WBSCM (https://portal.wbscm.usda.gov/publicprocurement). Submissions by any other means will be deemed nonresponsive.
- Eligibility: Potential contractors must meet AMS vendor qualification requirements (FAR Subpart 9.2). Information on becoming a qualified bidder is available at http://www.ams.usda.gov/selling-food or by contacting newvendor@usda.gov. Offerors must be active in WBSCM to submit bids.
- Evaluation: A HUBZone Small Business Price Evaluation Preference applies to certified firms that are the manufacturer/producer of the product. New-to-USDA contractors may be subject to a probationary period, limiting awards to 10 truckloads per product.
Important Notes
The solicitation is available electronically through WBSCM and SAM.gov; a hard copy will not be issued. All future information, including amendments and award notices, will be published via these platforms. Offerors are responsible for staying updated. FDA labeling requirements must be met. This solicitation should be read in conjunction with the Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements – Domestic Programs and commodity specifications, both available on the AMS website.