WHEAT, BAKERY, and BULK BAKERY FLOUR PRODUCTS for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
Overview
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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) is soliciting offers for Wheat, Bakery, and Bulk Bakery Flour Products for domestic food assistance programs. This combined synopsis/solicitation seeks to procure various flour types for delivery across the U.S. Offers are due by 1:00 PM CT on February 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement includes specific flour types such as All-Purpose Enriched Bleached, High Gluten, Bread-Bulk, Baker Hard White Bleached/Unbleached, and White Whole Wheat. Deliveries are FOB destination to various U.S. locations. All commodities must be products of the United States, grown, processed, and prepared exclusively in the U.S.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Definite Delivery
- Period of Performance: Deliveries between April 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Up to 10% small business set-aside for Bakery and Bulk Bakery Flour Materials; up to 75% small business set-aside for Wheat Flour Materials.
- Published: January 21, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
- Potential contractors must meet AMS vendor qualification requirements established in accordance with FAR Subpart 9.2. For qualification information, contact newvendor@usda.gov.
- Offers must be submitted electronically via the USDA Web Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system by 1:00 PM CT on February 4, 2026.
- Offerors must be active in WBSCM, have required bidder roles, and complete Bid Certification Questions.
- Compliance with AMS Master Solicitation, Commodity Requirements Document, GDSN (if applicable, by Dec 31, 2021), and Food Safety Modernization Act is required.
Additional Notes
Acceptances will be announced by 5:00 PM CT on February 13, 2026. Inquiries can be directed to the Contracting Officer at (202) 720-4517. The solicitation will be available electronically through WBSCM and a link on SAM.gov.