VEGETABLE OIL for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) - Commodity Procurement Program (CPP), is soliciting bids for Vegetable Oil products to support domestic food assistance programs. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Firm-Fixed-Price, Definite Delivery contracts. Bids are due by January 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks Vegetable Oil in specific packaging: 6/1-gallon bottles and 9/48-ounce bottles. The solicitation also includes Low Fat Sat items. All commodities must be products of the United States, grown, processed, and prepared exclusively within the U.S. Deliveries are required to various U.S. locations on an FOB destination basis, with the possibility of multiple stops (up to three per line item). The delivery period is scheduled between April 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Definite Delivery
- Set-Aside: Up to 100% Small Business Set-Aside for 6/1-gallon bottles, 9/48-ounce bottles, and Low Fat Sat items.
- Period of Performance: Deliveries from April 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
- Acceptance Announcement: By February 9, 2026, 5:00 PM Central Time.
Submission & Eligibility
- Offer Due Date: January 28, 2026, 1:00 PM Central Time.
- Submission Method: Bids 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.
- Vendor Qualification: Potential contractors must meet AMS vendor qualification requirements per 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. Access to WBSCM is provided upon qualification.
- New Contractors: A probationary period may apply, limiting awards to 10 truckloads per product until five successful deliveries are demonstrated.
- Subcontractor Requirements: Prospective contractors must provide written evidence of proposed subcontractor responsibility, including Plant Sanitation and Food Defense surveys.
Additional Notes
Offerors should bid only quantities they can reasonably produce and deliver. The solicitation references several documents, including the Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements – Domestic Programs (MSCP-D) and commodity specifications, available on the AMS website. Inquiries should be directed to the Contracting Officer.