Updated Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements - International Programs (MSCP-I)

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) issued an updated Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements - International Programs (MSCP-I) on September 29, 2025, effective for solicitations issued on or after that date. This Special Notice applies to the AMS Commodity Procurement Program and establishes the framework for federal contracting related to international food assistance initiatives. The solicitation has a response deadline of September 28, 2026, and represents an updated version incorporating the latest federal acquisition regulations and compliance requirements. The notice explicitly states that the interested vendor list will not be utilized, and vendors interested in selling commodities to USDA should visit the commodity procurement website. This solicitation is available to all qualified vendors without set-asides reserved for specific business categories.

The primary objective of this Master Solicitation is to establish contracting mechanisms for procuring U.S.-origin commodities for international food assistance programs, including Food for Peace, Food for Progress, and McGovern-Dole Food for Education. Commodities covered include wheat flour, rice, corn oil, soybean products, dairy ingredients, and other food items designated for overseas delivery. Contractors must submit electronic bids through the Web Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system and comply with firm-fixed price contract terms, with awards determined by lowest-landed cost evaluation methodology. Key eligibility requirements include pre-qualification status, adherence to applicable small business size standards based on specific NAICS codes, and submission of comprehensive technical and pricing documentation. New mandatory provisions in this updated solicitation include anti-discrimination certifications and compliance with current Federal Acquisition Regulation provisions through FAC 2025-05, along with diversity, equity, and inclusion regulations that all bidders must satisfy.