12-3J14-26-B-0168.pdf

Information Description: 12-3J14-26-B-0168 Bid invitation number: 2000011205 Purchasing Group: AMS-Domestic

United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service Commodity Procurement Program

1400 Independence Avenue, SW, S-0239

Washington, DC 20250-0239

SOLICITATION

Domestic Commodity Invitation

Bid invitation Overview Bid Timezone: Central Time Start Date: 02/20/2026 14:45:00 Offer Due Date : 02/27/2026 13:00:00

Opening date: 02/27/2026 13:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

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PASTA PRODUCTS AND BULK BAKERY FLOUR PRODUCTS, SOLICITATION NO: 12-3J14-26-B-0168, WBSCM NO: 2000011205

This is a combined pre-solicitation notice and solicitation in accordance with RFO Part 5.101(d).

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell Pasta Products and Bakery Flour Products pursuant to the AMS Master Solicitation for use in the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. Bids are due by 1pm CT on February 27, 2026.

Acceptances will be announced by 5pm CT on March 6, 2026. Deliveries are to be made between April 15, 2026, through June 30, 2026.

This Acquisition is unrestricted

Packaging for all pasta is to be in CARTONS/BOXES. No plastic packaging is allowed for primary or secondary packaging.

Destination quantities listed are estimates and subject to adjustment based on offerings, changes in recipient needs, market conditions, and program operations.

Any small business concern proposing to furnish a product that it did not itself manufacture must furnish the product of a small business and, by the offer due date/local time, submit the corresponding supplier agreement to, Attention: Contracting Officer: Phillip Helmer at Phillip.Helmer@usda.gov. The supplier agreement shall: be in effect between the offeror and the product manufacturer for the period of contract performance, certify compliance with the applicable solicitation requirements, be on the product manufacturer's company letterhead, and be signed by both parties.

All prime vendors are reminded that they are prohibited from subcontracting with companies or individuals that have been suspended or debarred.

A prospective contractor will be required to provide written evidence of a proposed subcontractor#s responsibility including Plant Sanitation and Food Defense surveys. The Contracting Officer will directly determine a prospective subcontractor#s responsibility, per FAR 9.104-4.

For a new-to-USDA contractor and existing contractors who are bidding on new products, a probationary period may be implemented in which awards are limited to 10 truckloads per product.

Contractor must demonstrate successful delivery of at least five (5) truckloads of products to be removed from probationary status on future solicitations. For the purposes of this rule, successful delivery is defined as product delivered on-time and in acceptable condition according to the terms and conditions of the contract. Any delivery problems directly attributable to the Government will not be held against the contractor.

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This Solicitation may show multiple stops on some line items; however, the number of stops will be limited to a maximum of three. To determine the number of destinations, review the "Tendering Text" for the lot, which will indicate the City and State for each stop. Bidders may submit different prices for each stop. However, a price is required on all line items within the lot.

For offshore destinations (Puerto Rico, Hawaii, etc.), offerors have the option to choose to enter their bids direct to the offshore destination or to the port.

Purchases will be made on an f.o.b. destination basis to cities on this Solicitation. Destination quantities listed are estimates and subject to adjustment based on offerings, changes in recipient needs, market conditions, and program operations.

As part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), system updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in this solicitation. Contracting officers will rely on representations from offers based on provisions in the solicitation. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

Offers must be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM). Offers submitted by any means other than WBSCM will be deemed nonresponsive. Offerors must be active in WBSCM and have the required bidder roles to submit offers under this solicitation.

Once connected, follow the online procedures. A "HELP" button provides detailed instructions or call 877-927-2648 for assistance.

Offerors are cautioned to bid only on quantities they can reasonably expect to produce and deliver.

Inquiries about the Master Solicitation dated November 19, 2025, the Commodity Requirements Documents Pasta Products and Egg Noodles June 2025, Macaroni and Cheese October 2019 and WHEAT FLOUR AND BAKERY FLOUR PRODUCTS September 2023 or this Solicitation should be directed to the Contracting Officer; USDA, AMS, Commodity Procurement Program, Proteins, Grains, and Oilseeds Procurement Division; 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W. S-0239; Washington, D.C.

20250-0239. Telephone: (202) 720-4517.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

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To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form.

To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and len

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Certification Questions :

ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED. WHEN ANSWERING QUESTIONS, PLEASE UTILIZE

ATTACHED BID CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS DOCUMENT.

See attached documents:

1 . Bid Certification Questions 2

2 . MSCP-D_11-19-25

3 . Pasta Products CRD

4 . Flour CRD

Attributes :

1. Food Modernization Act

2. SAM

2a. SAM Certs

3. Amendment if applicable

4. On Time Deliveries

5. Commercial Brand Name

6. Plant Location

7. Supplier Agreement if applicable

7a. Supplier Agreement submitted

8. Product meets Commodity CRD

9. Contact Name and Email

9a. Emergency Contact

10. Enter Business Size Standard

Permitted values: - SMALL BUSINESS

- SMALL BUSINESS FARMER-OWNED COOP

- LARGE BUSINESS FARMER-OWNED COOP

- LARGE BUSINESS

Bid invitation Item details Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

10 FLOUR, WHEAT

20 FLOUR WHITE WHOLE WHEAT 100% BAG-8/5 LB

30 LOT: 253006096 HILO HI / HONOLULU HI ...

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 253006096 HILO HI / HONOLULU HI / LIHUE HI /

WAILUKU HI /

40 110857 FLOUR WHITE WHOLE WHEAT 100%

BAG-8/5 LB

06/16/2026-06/30/2026 96720

8,400.000

LB

50 110857 FLOUR WHITE WHOLE WHEAT 100%

BAG-8/5 LB

06/16/2026-06/30/2026 96819

25,560.000

LB

60 110857 FLOUR WHITE WHOLE WHEAT 100%

BAG-8/5 LB

06/16/2026-06/30/2026 96766

1,880.000

LB

70 110857 FLOUR WHITE WHOLE WHEAT 100%

BAG-8/5 LB

06/16/2026-06/30/2026 96793

4,160.000

LB

Total Quantity for FLOUR WHITE WHOLE WHEAT 100%

BAG-8/5 LB 40,000.000

LB

80 PASTA, MACARONI

90 PASTA MACARONI PLAIN ELBOW BOX-20/1 LB

100 INDUSTRY CA

110 110511 PASTA MACARONI PLAIN ELBOW

BOX-20/1 LB

04/01/2026-04/15/2026 90601

35,520.000

LB

120 SAN DIEGO CA

130 110511 PASTA MACARONI PLAIN ELBOW

BOX-20/1 LB

04/01/2026-04/15/2026 92121

35,520.000

LB

140 HENDERSON CO

150 110511 PASTA MACARONI PLAIN ELBOW

BOX-20/1 LB

04/01/2026-04/15/2026 80640

106,560.000

LB

160 LOT: 81450036 CLOVIS NM / FARMINGTON ...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 81450036 CLOVIS NM / FARMINGTON NM /

ROSWELL NM /

170 110511 PASTA MACARONI PLAIN ELBOW

BOX-20/1 LB

04/01/2026-04/15/2026 87101

6,000.000

LB

180 110511 PASTA MACARONI PLAIN ELBOW

BOX-20/1 LB

04/01/2026-04/15/2026 87401

15,520.000

LB

190 110511 PASTA MACARONI PLAIN ELBOW

BOX-20/1 LB

04/01/2026-04/15/2026 88203

14,000.000

LB

Total Quantity for PASTA MACARONI PLAIN ELBOW BOX-20/1

LB 213,120.000

LB

200 PASTA, OTHER

210 PASTA SPAGHETTI BOX-20/1 LB

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

220 SAN FRANCISCO CA

230 110450 PASTA SPAGHETTI BOX-20/1 LB 06/01/2026-06/15/2026 94107

36,800.000

LB

240 BRENTWOOD NY

250 110450 PASTA SPAGHETTI BOX-20/1 LB 06/01/2026-06/15/2026 11717

36,800.000

LB

260 SYRACUSE NY

270 110450 PASTA SPAGHETTI BOX-20/1 LB 05/01/2026-05/15/2026 13209

36,800.000

LB

280 110450 PASTA SPAGHETTI BOX-20/1 LB 05/16/2026-05/31/2026 13209

36,800.000

LB

Total Quantity for PASTA SPAGHETTI BOX-20/1 LB 147,200.000

LB

Total Quantity for Invitation 400,320.000

LB