Shell Eggs
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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), has issued an Award Notice for the procurement of Shell Eggs (PSC 8910). This notice signifies the conclusion of solicitation 12-3J14-26-B-0125, which sought bids for Shell Eggs for Domestic Food Distribution Programs. The original solicitation was designated as a 50% Total Small Business Set-Aside. While specific awardee and contract value details are not provided in this notice, acceptances for the solicitation were announced by March 11, 2026, aligning with this notice's publication date.
Scope of Work
The original solicitation aimed to procure Shell Eggs (15 dozen cases) for delivery to various U.S. locations between April 1, 2026, and April 30, 2026. Key requirements included the capability for multiple-stop deliveries (maximum three stops per lot), certification of a Food Defense Plan for all plants and shipping points, and compliance with GS1 Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) reporting. The total quantity sought was 27,000.000 cases.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Definite Delivery (as per original solicitation)
- Period of Performance: Deliveries scheduled between April 1, 2026, and April 30, 2026.
- Set-Aside: 50% Total Small Business Set-Aside for NAICS Code 311999.
- Original Bid Due Date: February 25, 2026, by 1:00 PM CT.
- Acceptance Announcement/Award Date: March 11, 2026, by 5:00 PM CT (matching this notice's publication).
- Department/Agency: Agriculture / AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE.
Submission & Evaluation (from original solicitation)
Offers were required to be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM). Offerors needed to be active in WBSCM with the necessary bidder roles. A probationary period was to be implemented for new-to-USDA contractors or those bidding on new products, limiting initial awards to 10 truckloads per product. Hubzone Small Business Price Evaluation Preference applied to certified firms that were the manufacturer/producer.
Additional Notes
The government reserved the right to reject non-conforming product. Offerors were cautioned to bid only quantities they could reasonably expect to produce and deliver. Prime vendors were prohibited from subcontracting with suspended or debarred companies. Inquiries regarding the original solicitation were directed to Contract Specialist Reedema Rock.