Updated Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements - Domestic Programs (MSCP-D)

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service has issued an updated Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements - Domestic Programs (MSCP-D), effective March 20, 2025. This Special Notice establishes standardized terms and conditions for all domestic commodity procurement solicitations issued by USDA's Commodity Procurement Division on or after March 20, 2025. The master solicitation covers commercial item procurement through sealed bidding for various agricultural commodities used in domestic food assistance programs. The notice indicates that an interested vendor list option will not be utilized for this procurement vehicle. Interested parties are directed to visit the AMS commodity procurement website for information about selling commodities to USDA.

The master solicitation supports multiple domestic food distribution programs including the National School Lunch Program, Commodity Supplemental Food Program, Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, and Emergency Food Assistance programs. Vendors must supply products that are 100% grown, processed, and prepared in the United States, with limited allowances for minor imported ingredients under specific conditions. All contractors must comply with FDA regulations and meet detailed requirements for packaging, labeling, food safety, quality control, and traceability standards. The solicitation encompasses various commodity categories including meats, dairy products, grains, fruits, vegetables, and processed food items. The procurement vehicle specifically supports small businesses and farmer-owned cooperatives, providing opportunities for these entities to participate in federal food assistance programs. The due date for this master solicitation extends to March 20, 2026, providing a full year of applicability for related procurement activities.