Section 32 Tree Nuts for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
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Original Source
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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)-Commodity Procurement Program (CPP) is soliciting offers for Section 32 Tree Nuts, specifically ALMOND NATURAL WHOLE SHELL and PISTACHIO ROASTED IN SHELL, for domestic food assistance programs. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, and offers are being requested. Bids are due February 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for the supply of:
- ALMOND NATURAL WHOLE SHELL CTN-12/2 LB (Item 100907)
- PISTACHIO ROASTED IN SHELL PKG-25/1 LB (Item 110178) Deliveries are to various locations in the United States on an FOB destination basis, scheduled from April 16, 2026, through June 30, 2026. All 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. Products must comply with FDA labeling requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Definite Delivery
- Period of Performance: Deliveries from April 16, 2026, to June 30, 2026
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set Aside for both commodities
- Questions Deadline: February 03, 2026
- Bid Submission Deadline: February 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT
- Awards Announcement: By February 26, 2026
- Published Date: February 06, 2026
Evaluation
Offers will be evaluated, with a HUBZone Small Business Price Evaluation Preference available for certified firms. Offerors must be the manufacturer/producer to receive a price preference. Prime vendors are prohibited from subcontracting with suspended or debarred companies.
Additional Notes
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. All bids, modifications, and withdrawals must be submitted electronically via the USDA Web Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system (https://portal.wbscm.usda.gov/publicprocurement). Submissions by any other means will be deemed nonresponsive. Amendments 1 and 2 have been issued, addressing display features and vendor questions. A probationary period may apply to new-to-USDA contractors, limiting initial awards.
Primary Contact: Samantha Klagenberg (samantha.klagenberg@usda.gov, 970-222-5931).