Updated Master Invitation for Bids - Domestic Commodity Procurement (MIFB-D)
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), specifically the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), has published an Updated Master Invitation for Bids - Domestic Commodity Procurement (MIFB-D). This master document provides the foundational contract clauses and solicitation provisions for all Domestic Commodity Procurement Division solicitations issued on or after April 7, 2026. It is crucial for vendors interested in selling agricultural commodities and USDA Foods for programs like the National School Lunch Program.
Purpose & Overview
This MIFB-D serves as a master solicitation for domestic food distribution program purchases. It consolidates contract clauses and solicitation provisions applicable to future solicitations, bid awards, and contracts for various commodities. USDA will periodically issue specific solicitations under this MIFB-D.
Key Requirements / Deliverables
- U.S. Origin: Commodities must be a product of the United States, with specific clauses for U.S. Origin Product (452.225-70) and Verification and Tracebacks (4A52.225-80).
- Compliance: Adherence to Federal, State, and local laws, executive orders, rules, and regulations.
- Specifications: Compliance with commodity specifications, packaging, and labeling requirements (e.g., FDA, Nutrition Facts Panel, allergen statements).
- Logistics: Requirements for Advance Shipment Notice (ASN) and Unloading Appointments (452.211-75).
- Food Defense: Approved food defense plan required (452.246-70).
- Anti-Discrimination: Compliance with Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) clauses (452.203-71).
Contract Details
- Award Basis: Awards will be made based on principles in the FAR and AGAR.
- Specific Solicitations: Future IFBs will detail commodity, delivery periods, destinations, quantities, closing times, and acceptance dates.
- Pricing: Offer prices will be F.O.B. (or F.A.S. vessel) at destinations or on a shipping point basis.
- Penalties: Liquidated damages may apply for delivery delays (52.211-11).
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Offers, modifications, and withdrawals must be submitted electronically via the Web Based Supply Chain Management Computer System (WBSCM).
- Evaluation: Past performance will be considered in the Contracting Officer's responsibility determination.
- Provisions: Specific provisions related to bid submission, evaluation, and award are incorporated by reference (e.g., 52.212-1, 52.214-5, 52.214-10).
Eligibility / Set-Aside
Provisions for 8(a) Program (4A52.219-80) and HUBZone Program (4A52.219-81) are included. Small Business Program Representations (52.219-1) are required.
Additional Notes
This Master Invitation for Bids is updated periodically. Bidders should always refer to the effective date for the applicable version. The interested vendor list option for this notice will not be used. For more information on selling commodities to USDA, visit: https://www.ams.usda.gov/commodity-procurement.
Notice Response Date: October 6, 2026.