Section 32 Fresh Fluid Milk for Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service’s Commodity Procurement Program has awarded solicitation 12-3J14-26-B-0185 for the procurement of Section 32 Fresh Fluid Milk to support Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. This award is intended to supply high-quality fluid milk to programs that assist low-income individuals and families, ensuring access to essential dairy nutrition. The contract falls under NAICS code 311511, which corresponds to fluid milk manufacturing, indicating the focus is on raw or pasteurized milk produced and distributed for direct consumption or use in federally funded meal programs. The award is managed by the USDA AMS 3J14 office located in Washington, DC, with no specific set-aside designation applied, meaning the contract is open to all eligible vendors without preference for small, minority-owned, or other special categories. Primary point of contact for contract inquiries is Wendy Penn, with secondary support provided by Jenny Babiuch, both reachable through their USDA email addresses. Performance of the contract will occur in Washington, District of Columbia, though the actual distribution of milk may extend to various locations serving federal nutrition programs nationwide. The solicitation was posted on April 27, 2026, and full details are available via the SAM.gov link provided.