Ready-to-Use Supplemental Food, Lipid-based Nutritional Supplement, Super Cereal Plus, Cornmeal, Corn-Soy Blend Plus, Milled Fortified Rice, Vegetable Oil, Beans, Peas and Lentils for use in International Food Assistance Programs

Solicitation 12‑1NFP‑26‑B‑0014 is an Invitation‑for‑Bid (IFB) issued by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service for the procurement of a range of ready‑to‑use supplemental foods and related commodities—including lipid‑based nutritional supplements, Super Cereal Plus, corn‑soy blend, milled fortified rice, vegetable oil, beans, peas, lentils, and other items—to support international food assistance programs. The award will be a partial small‑business set‑aside (FAR 19.5) and is issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be released. Offers are due by 09:00 a.m., May 5, 2026, and all provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference and available at www.acquisition.gov. The place of performance is Washington, DC, and the point of contact is Melvin Smith (816‑926‑6212, melvin.smith@usda.gov). The solicitation includes a formal protest process administered through the USDA Ombudsman Program (OPAP). Protesters must first attempt resolution with the Contracting Officer; if unresolved, a formal protest may be filed electronically with the Ombudsman, containing the information required by FAR 33.104(a)(3). The agency aims to resolve protests within 35 calendar days, and contract award or performance will be suspended only if justified in writing. The informal protest forum does not suspend award performance.

Notice ID

8e600b587aa74caa83d2baf897264fd0

Solicitation Number

12-1NFP-26-B-0014

NAICS Code

311211

Classification Code

8920