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

The Updated Master Invitation for Bids - Domestic Commodity Procurement (MIFB-D), issued under solicitation number 12-3J14-Notice-26-013 and posted on April 23, 2026, establishes the framework for all USDA Agricultural Marketing Service domestic commodity procurements effective April 24, 2026. This master solicitation operates as an indefinite-delivery, multiple-award vehicle for the acquisition of food commodities such as meat and bakery products, requiring vendors to submit sealed bids via the Web Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) portal by the October 23, 2026 deadline. All bids must originate from approved plant locations registered in WBSCM, with pricing based on f.o.b. destination or f.o.b. origin terms as specified in individual solicitations. Vendors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with a Unique Entity ID, and participation requires adherence to a comprehensive suite of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses covering small business utilization, subcontracting limitations, whistleblower protections, environmental compliance, labor standards, and Buy American requirements. The contract prohibits the use of the interested vendor list and mandates strict compliance with USDA and FDA food safety, labeling, and packaging regulations including CONEG limits on toxic metals, FALCPA and FASTER Act allergen disclosures, GS1-compliant barcoding, and traceability codes to distinguish government contracts from commercial products. Performance obligations include adherence to advanced shipping notices submitted through WBSCM, which serve as the official invoice, eliminating the need for traditional invoicing systems such as WAWF or IPP. All commodities must be produced in U.S.-approved facilities with verified domestic origin, subject to annual plant systems audits and compliance with food defense plans encompassing personnel, facility, and transportation security including tamper-evident seals. Acceptance is administratively tied to invoice approval, though inspections may occur at any point along the supply chain including manufacturing, packaging, or warehouse locations, with the contractor bearing all inspection and re-inspection costs. Packaging and labeling must meet exacting technical specifications including USDA Material Codes, FSIS establishment numbers, and proper allergen bolding, while prohibited from foreign origin markings or contaminants. The contract enforces strict electronic data submission protocols, requiring full compliance with FAR 52.247-34 (f.o.b. destination), 52.246-15 (Certificate of Conformance), 52.