CANCELLED - Sources Sought for Co-Brand Agreement for Soup Bases and Gravy Mixes

The U.S. AbilityOne Commission has cancelled its sources sought notice for a co-brand agreement covering soup bases and gravy mixes, which falls under the Spice and Extract Manufacturing NAICS code 311942 and Soups and Bouillons PSC 8935. The AbilityOne Commission, a civilian federal agency, was seeking potential vendors for this food manufacturing procurement opportunity. Questions regarding the cancelled solicitation should be directed via email to achipiwalt@sourceamerica.org with the subject line beginning "Question: Sources Sought CP- CP-03-17-25-01 Soup Bases and Gravy Mixes." Interested parties can find information about the Commission at www.abilityone.gov, with specific co-brand agreement details accessible through the Laws, Regulations, and Policy section under Policy Memoranda, then Operation Memoranda, and finally Memorandum Number 22. The federal meta opportunity ID for this cancelled procurement was 68a3163ec7b68f01170607f6, and it was posted on August 18, 2025.

This procurement opportunity did not utilize any set-aside designations and was open to all eligible contractors. The notice does not identify any current incumbents or existing contractors for these services, nor does it provide specific award values, budget ranges, or quantity requirements for the soup bases and gravy mixes. No timeline for service delivery or contract performance period was specified in the available documentation. The cancellation notice lacks details regarding the reasons for termination or whether the Commission plans to reissue the solicitation at a future date. Given the nature of the AbilityOne program, which typically supports employment opportunities for people with disabilities, this procurement would likely have involved partnerships with qualifying nonprofit agencies that employ individuals with significant disabilities.