Updated Master Invitation for Bids for International Commodity Procurements (MIFB-I)

The Updated Master Invitation for Bids for International Commodity Procurements (MIFB-I), solicitation number 12-3J14-Notice-26-019, is issued by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Commodity Procurement Program. Effective August 28, 2026, this master framework governs the solicitation and award of firm-fixed-price contracts for various commodities supporting international food assistance programs, including Food for Peace, Food for Progress, and the McGovern-Dole Food for Education programs. All procured commodities must be products of the United States and comply with specific technical specifications, the Food Safety Modernization Act, and Coalition of Northeast Governors packaging legislation. Bids are submitted electronically via the Web Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) portal, with a response deadline of February 27, 2027. Awards are primarily based on the lowest landed cost for immediate delivery or total cost for store delivery, with a 5 percent price preference available for qualified HUBZone small businesses on up to 20 percent of the total volume. The government reserves the right to perform quality assurance at the source and will use past performance from the previous three years to determine contractor responsibility. Contract administration requires electronic invoicing through WBSCM, where Advance Shipment Notices serve as requests for payment, typically due 30 days after receipt of a proper invoice. Performance for bulk grain shipments must occur at federally or state licensed warehouses on the Commodity Credit Corporations authorized list. Contractors must adhere to strict federal anti-discrimination laws and DEI compliance standards, and they are subject to higher-level quality management systems monitored by the Federal Grain and Inspection Service.