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

The Master Invitation for Bids for International Commodity Procurements (MIFB-I), solicitation number 12-3J14-Notice-26-014, is a firm-fixed price contract issued by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service for the procurement of agricultural commodities such as wheat flour, milled rice, and bulk oils for international food assistance programs. Offers must be submitted electronically through the Web Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) portal by the deadline of October 23, 2026. The contract is governed by a comprehensive framework of FAR and AGAR clauses, requiring strict compliance with federal food safety regulations including the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Food Safety Modernization Act, and the Bioterrorism Preparedness Act. Delivery terms primarily follow FOB vessel standards, with risk of loss transferring to the government upon loading at the designated port, and contractors are responsible for timely shipment, proper packaging, labeling, and submission of Advance Shipment Notices in WBSCM. Pricing is evaluated on a lowest-landed cost basis, incorporating transportation, insurance, and duties, with award determined under a lowest price technically acceptable model. Non-price factors such as past performance, responsibility, and regulatory compliance serve as binary thresholds for eligibility. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, hold an active Unique Entity ID, and meet small business representation requirements if claiming preferential status. The HUBZone Small Business program offers up to a 5% price evaluation preference on portions of the award not exceeding 20% of total volume. Contractors are also bound by anti-discrimination and DEI compliance standards, quality controls outlined in FAR 52.246-11, and specific requirements for tamper-evident seals, documentation, and compliance with USDA-approved warehouse and inspection protocols. All invoices must be processed electronically via WBSCM, with payment administered through electronic funds transfer, and failure to meet delivery timelines triggers escalating premium penalties based on the duration of delay. The solicitation does not establish an interested vendor list and requires full compliance with all applicable international trade and import regulations.