The USDA needs a small business to supply packaged food for international aid programs.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The USDA needs a small business to supply packaged food for international aid programs, including cornmeal, fortified rice, corn-soy blend, beans, peas & lentils, wheat, vegetable oil, and super cereal plus.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a firm-fixed-price contract with a partial small business set-aside. The contract will be awarded for a base year with options for two additional years.
- How will they pick the winner? The USDA will evaluate proposals based on price and the ability to meet the requirements of the solicitation.
- When and how do you bid? Bids must be submitted electronically through the Federal Business Opportunities website by July 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov
Primary point of contact
Name
Melvin Smith
Email
melvin.smith@usda.gov
Phone
(816) 926-6212