Various Commodities for use in International 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’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)-Commodity Procurement Program (CPP) intends to issue a solicitation for the procurement of various packaged commodities for International food assistance programs. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price contract awarded via Sealed Bids (Invitation for Bids - IFB). Deliveries are to various locations outside the United States. Bids are due by April 21, 2026, 2:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers a range of commodities including:
- Vegetable Oil: 40 MT (with 20 MT reserved for AbilityOne)
- Fortified Rice: 180 MT
- Corn-Soy Blend - Packaged: 520.000 MT
- Oil Products - Packaged: 140.000 MT
- Milled Rice - Packaged: 600.000 MT
Key requirements include specific packaging details (bag types, markings, palletization), testing for various contaminants (e.g., Arsenic, Aflatoxin, Salmonella), and required certifications (Donation, Fumigation, USDA Export Certificate). All packaging must include contract number, manufacturer's lot code, and supplier name for traceability. Deliveries are scheduled for May-July 2026 to various locations, accepting f.a.s. vessel, intermodal plant, and intermodal bridge delivery types.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Sealed Bids (IFB)
- Period of Performance: Delivery periods are specified for May-July 2026.
- Set-Aside: The acquisition is generally unrestricted, but includes specific quantities set aside for Small Business, a portion for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and 20 MT of Vegetable Oil reserved for AbilityOne firms. HUBZone price evaluation preference applies.
- Award Notification: April 22, 2026, 12:00 p.m.
- Public Release of Award: April 22, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Bids, modifications, and withdrawals must be submitted exclusively through the Web Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system (https://portal.wbscm.usda.gov/publicprocurement). Submissions by other means will be considered nonresponsive.
- Evaluation: The Government will consider bids for commodities delivered to approved ports/terminals. The Master Invitation for Bids (MIFB) for Commodity Procurements and FAR/AGAR provisions apply.
Important Information
- Solicitation Access: The solicitation is expected to be available electronically via WBSCM and SAM.gov.
- Master Invitation for Bids (MIFB): Read in conjunction with the Master Invitation for Bids for Commodity Procurements – International Programs (MIFB-I), available at https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/MSCP-I_generic.pdf.
- Commodity Specifications: Referenced in the solicitation and accessible online (packaged: https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/international-procurement/packaged-commodities; bulk: https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/international-procurement/bulk-commodities).
- Contact: Travis Cathey, travis.cathey@usda.gov, 816-648-9658.