Updated Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements - International Programs

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service has published an Updated Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements - International Programs (MSCP-I), effective September 11, 2025. This special notice announces the availability of updated contract terms that will apply to certain International and Service Contracting Division solicitations issued on or after the effective date. The notice specifically states that the interested vendor list will not be used for this announcement. Parties interested in selling commodities to USDA are directed to visit the agency's website at www.ams.usda.gov/commodity-procurement for additional information. The notice remains active with a due date of September 11, 2026, indicating this is a long-term procurement framework.

The purpose of this master solicitation is to establish standardized contract terms for purchasing various agricultural commodities to support international food assistance programs including Food for Peace, Food for Progress, and McGovern-Dole Food for Education. All commodities must be of U.S. origin and cover a wide range of products such as wheat flour, rice, corn oil, soybean products, vegetable oils, and dairy ingredients. Contractors must be pre-qualified and submit electronic offers through the Web Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system under firm-fixed price contracts. The solicitation includes provisions for small business set-asides, with HUBZone businesses receiving a 5% price preference for up to 20% of contract volume, and accommodates service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns. Bidders must comply with specific U.S. origin requirements and meet stringent packaging, quality, and inspection standards for international food assistance commodities across various delivery bases including f.o.b. vessel, intermodal plant, and instore delivery options.