SHELL EGGS 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) is soliciting bids for Shell Eggs for domestic food assistance programs. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products. Deliveries are scheduled between April 1, 2026, and April 30, 2026. This opportunity is a 50% Total Small Business Set Aside for NAICS Code 311999. Bids are due by 1:00 PM CT on February 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement of Shell Eggs (15 dozen cases). Deliveries are on an FOB destination basis to various locations across the United States, potentially including multiple stops per line item (maximum three stops per lot). Offerors must be able to provide product to specific destinations, with prices varying by stop. The total quantity for this invitation is 27,000.000 CS.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price / Definite Delivery
- Period of Performance: Deliveries between April 1, 2026, and April 30, 2026.
- Bids Due: February 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT.
- Acceptances Announced: By March 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT.
- Published: January 26, 2026.
Eligibility & Submission
- Set-Aside: 50% Total Small Business Set Aside (NAICS Code 311999).
- HUBZone Preference: Hubzone Small Business Price Evaluation Preference applies for certified firms that are the manufacturer/producer.
- Vendor Qualification: Potential contractors must meet AMS vendor qualification requirements (FAR Subpart 9.2). Information is available at
http://www.ams.usda.gov/selling-food. New vendors can contactnewvendor@usda.gov. - Submission: Offers, modifications, withdrawals, and price adjustments must be submitted electronically via USDA Web Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) at
https://portal.wbscm.usda.gov/publicprocurement. Submissions by any other means will be deemed nonresponsive. - New Contractor Policy: A probationary period limits initial awards for new-to-USDA contractors or those bidding on new products to 10 truckloads per product.
Key Requirements
- Offerors must certify a Food Defense Plan for all plants and shipping points prior to bid opening.
- Offerors must comply with GS1 Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) reporting requirements.
- Commodities must be a product of the United States (grown, processed, prepared exclusively in the U.S.). Packaging and container components are subject to WTO GPA and FTA.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact the Contract Specialist, Reedema Rock. General contacts are LaShawne Brown (lashawne.brown@usda.gov) and Valerie Dinkel (Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov).