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) and became effective on 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. The solicitation is open for responses until October 23, 2026, and requires all bids to be submitted electronically via the Web Based Supply Chain Management Computer System (WBSCM). Award eligibility is based on a pass/fail responsibility gate per FAR 9.104-1, with price evaluation preferences provided for HUBZone Small Business Concerns and consideration for farmer-owned cooperatives. Contractors must adhere to strict quality and safety standards, including FDA Current Good Manufacturing Practices, FSMA regulations, and ISO 9001-2000 guidelines, though official ISO certification is not required. Bidders must pass annual plant surveys and provide specific product conformance documentation, such as Certificates of Analysis or AMS Inspection Certificates. Logistical requirements specify that all products must be of U.S. origin and delivered via FOB destination or origin. Packaging must meet FDA food contact requirements and include specific marking, such as the statement For USDA FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS and manufacturer lot codes. All cargo doors must be secured with traceable, tamper-evident seals meeting ASTM or ISO standards. The contractor assumes all costs for product recalls and must maintain cybersecurity for all government-provided documents and interfaces. Payment for meat products is processed seven days after receipt of a proper invoice, supported by a receiving report in WBSCM.