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-26-018, is issued by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service to procure various agricultural commodities for domestic food distribution programs. These programs include the National School Lunch Program, the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, and Emergency Food Assistance programs. Effective August 28, 2026, this commercial item sealed bidding solicitation establishes the overarching contract clauses, bidding requirements, and quality standards for all subsequent domestic commodity procurements. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Web Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) portal by February 27, 2027. Awards are generally granted to the lowest responsive and responsible offeror, with a 10 percent price evaluation preference available for qualified HUBZone small business concerns. All products must be grown, processed, and prepared for sale exclusively in the United States, with specific domestic origin certifications required for rice, poultry, fruit, and vegetable products. Contractors must adhere to strict FDA labeling and packaging requirements, including the use of Interleaved 2 of 5 UPC symbols on shipping containers and compliance with Coalition of Northeast Governors environmental standards. Quality assurance is maintained through annual plant surveys and higher-level contract quality requirements for dairy, grain, and oilseed products. Invoicing is handled electronically through the WBSCM system, where advance shipment notices serve as requests for payment.