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

The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has published an Updated Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements - International Programs (MSCP-I), effective November 19, 2025, with a response deadline of November 19, 2026. This Special Notice applies to International and Service Contracting Division solicitations issued on or after the effective date and supersedes previous versions of the master solicitation. The notice establishes a framework for commodity procurement activities supporting U.S. government international food assistance initiatives. Vendors interested in selling agricultural commodities to USDA should reference the AMS commodity procurement website for additional information and opportunities. The solicitation was posted on November 20, 2025, and does not utilize an interested vendor list from this notice.

The MSCP-I solicitation supports international food assistance programs including Food for Peace, Food for Progress, and McGovern-Dole Food for Education through the procurement of various U.S.-produced agricultural commodities such as wheat flour, corn oil, rice, beans, dairy ingredients, and canned salmon. All participating vendors must be qualified and registered in the Web Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system for electronic bidding, with bidders required to comply with federal anti-discrimination laws and provide comprehensive documentation. The solicitation establishes eligibility for small business set-asides, including HUBZone, 8(a), service-disabled veteran-owned, and women-owned small business programs, allowing qualified firms to participate in dedicated contract awards. Contractors must ensure that all commodities meet strict U.S. origin requirements and adhere to specified delivery, packaging, and quality assurance standards established for international food aid shipments. Interested vendors should visit www.ams.usda.gov/commodity-procurement for detailed procurement guidelines and participation instructions.