Flour Products 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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is soliciting offers for Flour Products to be used in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB), solicitation number 12-3J14-26-0257, and is partially set-aside for small business concerns. Offers are due by May 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of commercial flour products intended for domestic food assistance programs. The specific requirements for the flour products will be detailed in the solicitation documents.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bids (IFB)
- Solicitation Number: 12-3J14-26-0257
- Set-Aside: Partially set-aside for small business concerns
- Offers Due: May 8, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
- Published: April 24, 2026, 6:42 PM UTC
- Product Service Code: 8920 (Bakery And Cereal Products)
Evaluation
As an IFB, award will typically be made to the responsible bidder whose bid conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and price-related factors. The full text of provisions and clauses can be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
Additional Notes
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Interested parties are encouraged to review the USDA Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) details provided in the description for resolving concerns or filing formal protests. Protests can be filed informally with the Contracting Officer or formally with the Ombudsman, following the guidelines in FAR 33.104.