Section 32 Tree Nuts for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
Overview
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Set Aside
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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) is soliciting offers for Section 32 Tree Nuts (Almonds and Pistachios) for use in domestic food assistance programs. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial products. Bids are due February 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement and delivery of specific quantities of:
- ALMOND NATURAL WHOLE SHELL CTN-12/2 LB
- PISTACHIO ROASTED IN SHELL PKG-25/1 LB
Deliveries are required to various locations across the United States and offshore territories on an FOB destination basis, with schedules beginning April 16, 2026, and concluding by June 30, 2026. All commodities must be products of the United States, grown, processed, and prepared exclusively within the U.S. FDA labeling requirements must be met.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Definite Delivery
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set Aside for both almond and pistachio items.
- Agency: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)
- Product Service Code: 8925 - Sugar, Confectionery, And Nuts
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: February 03, 2026. Answers by February 5, 2026.
- Bids Due: February 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT.
- Award Announcement: By February 26, 2026, at 11:59 PM CT.
- Submission Method: All offers, modifications, and withdrawals must be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM) (https://portal.wbscm.usda.gov/publicprocurement).
- Eligibility: Potential contractors must meet AMS vendor qualification requirements (FAR Subpart 9.2). Access to WBSCM is provided upon qualification. Offerors must be active in WBSCM with required bidder roles.
- References: Solicitations should be read in conjunction with the Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements – Domestic Programs (MSCP-D) and commodity specifications, available on the AMS website.
Additional Notes
Prime vendors are prohibited from subcontracting with suspended or debarred companies. Offerors are advised to bid only quantities they can reasonably produce and deliver.