Updated Master Invitation for Bids - Domestic Commodity Procurement (MIFB-D)

The Updated Master Invitation for Bids for Domestic Commodity Procurement (MIFB-D), solicitation number 12-3J14-Notice-26-013, is issued by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). Effective April 24, 2026, this framework governs the procurement of U.S. origin agricultural commodities for domestic food distribution programs, including the National School Lunch Program, the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, and Emergency Food Assistance programs. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Web Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) portal. The solicitation emphasizes strict adherence to plant location reporting, as offers from non-plant locations may be deemed non-responsive. Contractors must comply with rigorous food safety and quality standards, including FDA Current Good Manufacturing Practices, the Food Safety Modernization Act, and the Bioterrorism Act of 2002. While official ISO 9001-2000 certification is not required, contractors must follow its quality management principles and pass annual plant surveys. Packaging must meet FDA food contact requirements and follow specific marking protocols, including the statement For USDA FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS. All shipments must be secured with traceable, tamper-evident seals meeting ASTM or ISO standards. Administrative requirements include mandatory SAM.gov registration and certifications regarding anti-discrimination and DEI compliance. Payment is processed through WBSCM and requires a receiving report; notably, meat products are paid within seven days of a proper invoice. The government reserves the right to perform quality assurance at the source and may reject non-conforming products before or after formal acceptance. In the event of a health or safety recall, the contractor is responsible for all removal, replacement, and reimbursement costs for state and local expenses.