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Yellow Corn Masa Flour

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12639523Q0005Federal

Submission Closed12/19/2022, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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NAICS: 311211

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Commercial Wheat and Bakery Flour SupplierThis subcontract involves the supply of various grades of commercial brand wheat flour to prime contractors supporting USDA Agricultural Marketing Service projects. The scope of work includes the manufacture of all-purpose enriched bleached, 100% whole wheat, bakers hard wheat, and bread flour, all of which must adhere to CID A-A-20126H and 21 CFR 137.200 standards. Strict quality and handling requirements are mandated, specifically that all products must be Potassium Bromate free and maintained in storage at 70 degrees Fahrenheit with 70 percent humidity. Additionally, the supplier is responsible for providing the flour in commercial packaging that includes appropriate safe stacking markings for transport and storage.

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Commercial Blue Cornmeal SupplierThis subcontract involves the supply of commercial brand blue cornmeal for prime contractors working on USDA AMS 3J14 projects. The supplier is responsible for producing either Type I Whole Grain or Type II Stone-ground blue cornmeal that adheres to CID A-A-20066C specifications. To maintain quality and a six-month shelf life, the provider must utilize stone-grinding equipment and frozen storage, while ensuring all products undergo aflatoxin testing in accordance with FGIS standards. The finished product must be delivered in packaged 12/2 LB bags. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 311211 and is associated with the Department of Agriculture. Interested parties should note the response deadline of January 1, 2027.

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Commercial Degermed Yellow Cornmeal SupplierThis subcontract involves the supply of commercial brand degermed yellow cornmeal for prime contractors working on USDA AMS 3J14 projects. The supplier is required to produce cornmeal that adheres to CID A-A-20066C specifications, specifically maintaining a maximum moisture level of 13.5 percent, a maximum fat content of 1.5 percent, and a maximum ash level of 0.70 percent. Additionally, the supplier must conduct aflatoxin testing in accordance with FGIS standards. The finished product must be delivered in 8/5 LB bags and possess a minimum shelf life of one year. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 311211 and is associated with the Department of Agriculture. The response deadline for this requirement is January 1, 2027.

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Commercial White and Yellow Corn Grits SupplierThis subcontract involves the supply of commercial brand white and yellow corn grits for prime contractors working on USDA AMS 3J14 projects. The supplier is required to produce grits that adhere to CID A-A-20035E and FDA standards for Enriched Corn Meal, specifically ensuring that no sodium is added. Quality control measures include mandatory aflatoxin testing conducted according to FGIS procedures using approved equipment. Finished products must be delivered in truckload quantities, packaged in 12/2 LB bags. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 311211 and is associated with the Department of Agriculture. Interested parties should note the response deadline of January 1, 2027.

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Wheat Flour and Bakery Flour Products CRD

Solicitation # 12-3J14-Notice-26-022

The Wheat Flour and Bakery Flour Products CRD, issued by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, establishes the technical specifications and quality standards for the procurement of various flour products, including all-purpose enriched bleached, 100 percent whole wheat, bakers hard wheat, and bread flour. A critical requirement of this contract is the strict prohibition of Potassium Bromate across all materials. Products must adhere to Commercial Item Description A-A-20126H and FDA sifting definitions in 21 CFR 137.200. Quality control is paramount, with vomitoxin levels limited to 1 ppm in the final product, and any wheat testing above 2 ppm is prohibited from production. Contractors must provide commercial brand products only and certify their successful history in domestic commercial channels. Packaging must follow current commercial shipping practices and comply with specific regulatory sections, with requirements for maximum safe stacking height markings and optional Not for Retail Sale labels. Deliverables include a Certificate of Analysis for each lot, which must be retained for seven years, and official weight certificates and mill laboratory analyses for bulk shipments. To ensure freshness, products must have a minimum shelf life of one year and cannot be manufactured more than 30 days prior to shipping. Storage must be maintained at 70 degrees Fahrenheit and 70 percent humidity.

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Solicitation # 12-3J14-Notice-26-021

The Corn Products CRD, issued by the USDA AMS 3J14, is a special notice solicitation (12-3J14-Notice-26-021) for the procurement of commercial brand corn products for domestic programs. Effective October 2026, the scope of work includes the delivery of white and yellow corn grits, degermed yellow cornmeal, and blue cornmeal. Key revisions to this requirement include a strict prohibition of added sodium in white and yellow corn grits and the removal of quality discount language. All products must be commercial brands with a proven history of domestic distribution and consumer acceptance. Contractors are held to rigorous quality and safety standards, including mandatory aflatoxin testing with a disqualification threshold of 20 ppb and compliance with FDA standards of Identity for Enriched Corn Meal (21 CFR 137.260). Deliverables must meet specific Commercial Item Descriptions, such as A-A-20066C for cornmeal and A-A-20035E for corn grits. Quality must be verified via a Certificate of Analysis (COA), which the contractor must retain for seven years. Additionally, products must be manufactured no more than 60 days prior to shipment, with shelf-life requirements of one year for yellow/white degermed cornmeal and six months frozen for blue cornmeal. Packaging must follow current commercial shipping practices, include maximum safe stacking heights, and comply with specific Master Invitation for Bids sections regarding unitization.

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Flour & Bulgur Production (General)This subcontract involves the production and supply of all purpose wheat flour, bread flour, bulgur wheat, and soy-fortified bulgur for prime contractors working on USDA Agricultural Marketing Service commodity procurement projects. The selected provider is responsible for the milling and fortification of wheat in strict accordance with USDA commodity specifications, with delivery options available for both bagged and bulk quantities. Managed by the Department of Agriculture under the USDA AMS 3J14 agency, the contract falls under NAICS code 311211. The solicitation was posted on August 27, 2026, with a response deadline set for February 27, 2027.

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Cornmeal Production & SupplyThis subcontract for Cornmeal Production and Supply supports USDA Agricultural Marketing Service commodity procurement projects by providing cornmeal to prime contractors. The selected provider is responsible for the milling, processing, and bagging of cornmeal in strict accordance with USDA specifications, with delivery options available for both bulk and bagged products. To be eligible, providers must be members of the grain industry or appear on the Commodity Credit Corporation List of Approved Warehouses. Additionally, the contractor must furnish certified KC-228s or negotiable warehouse receipts for instore bids. The solicitation was posted on August 27, 2026, with a response deadline of February 27, 2027, under NAICS code 311211.

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Long-Grain Milled Rice SupplyThe contract involves the supply of 20,000 pounds of U.S. Grade 1 or 2 long-grain milled rice under a subcontract classified as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, as defined by FAR 19.5, ensuring exclusive eligibility for small businesses. The procurement is assigned the NAICS code 311211, which pertains to cereal and other grain mill products manufacturing, and is managed by the Department of Justice through its Mdc Guayanbo office. Performance of the contract is required at a location in Guaynabo with a postal code of 00965, indicating the deliverables must be delivered to this specific site. The contract was posted on July 27, 2026, and all offerings must meet the specified U.S. grade standards for long-grain milled rice to ensure quality and compliance with federal procurement requirements.

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Kosher-Certified Bread Supply (Potential Add-On)The contract requires a supplier to provide bread that meets Certified Kosher Parve standards to ensure compliance with religious dietary laws at FCI Elkton, a federal correctional institution. This is a subcontract opportunity under NAICS code 311211, which classifies it within the bakery product manufacturing sector, and is tied to the Department of Justice, operating through FCI Elkton. The requirement emphasizes strict adherence to Kosher Parve certification, meaning the bread must be free from meat and dairy ingredients and produced under rabbinical supervision to be acceptable for consumption by individuals observing Jewish dietary regulations. While details regarding solicitation numbers, place of performance, and point of contact are not provided, the posting date of July 7, 2026, indicates this is a future opportunity, suggesting the need for suppliers to prepare in advance for potential bid submission and certification verification.

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Sourdough Bread Supply (Sliced)The contract requires the supply of 381,577 slices of sourdough bread, each sliced and individually packaged, to be delivered fresh in compliance with federal correctional dietary standards. The bread must meet specific nutritional and safety requirements to be approved for consumption in a federal correctional facility, ensuring adherence to mandated meal plans for incarcerated individuals. The contract is structured as a subcontract under the NAICS code 311211, which corresponds to bakery product manufacturing, indicating the supplier is responsible for both production and packaging to fulfill the precise volume and freshness criteria. The solicitation is associated with FCI Elkton, a facility under the Department of Justice, though no specific city, state, or zip code is provided for the place of performance or agency office. The contract was posted on July 7, 2026, and while the solicitation number is not listed, interested parties can access further details through the provided SAM.gov link. No set-aside designation or preferred vendor category is specified, meaning the opportunity is open to qualified bidders regardless of business size or ownership structure. The emphasis is on consistent, reliable delivery of fresh bread in exact quantities to support institutional food service operations.

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White Bread SupplyThe contract entails the supply of 57,000 units of white bread for institutional use at FCI Elkton in Ohio, with strict requirements for freshness and adherence to federal quality standards to ensure suitability for consumption in a correctional facility setting. The product must meet all applicable food safety and regulatory guidelines applicable to federal institutions, and delivery schedules will be coordinated to maintain consistent stock levels and minimize spoilage. This is structured as a subcontract under the NAICS code 311211, which classifies it within the bakery product manufacturing sector, and the procuring entity is the Federal Bureau of Prisons under the Department of Justice. The contract was posted on July 7, 2026, and is intended to support the daily meal program at the facility, requiring reliable and scalable production capabilities from the vendor. While no specific solicitation number or point of contact is provided, the contractual obligations demand compliance with all federal procurement rules governing food service contracts in correctional environments. The place of performance is clearly designated as FCI Elkton, and the supplier must demonstrate capacity to fulfill the full volume on time, with quality control measures in place to prevent noncompliance or rejection of deliveries.

Fci Elkton

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4 months ago

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AI Contract Overview

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service intends to award a five year fixed price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for the supply of food grade yellow corn masa flour. The product, specifically Taco Shell 6 Yellow and or Chip Delight 6 yellow fine ground masa flour with additives, will be used to produce larval diets for the Mexican Fruit Fly Rearing Facility in Edinburg, Texas. The agency estimates a monthly requirement of approximately 200 bags weighing 50 pounds each, though quantities may fluctuate based on production needs. The contract includes a minimum guarantee of 50 bags. This procurement is a total small business set aside under NAICS code 311211. The successful contractor must provide a sample for testing during the quoting process and is prohibited from making product substitutions throughout the life of the contract. All supplied flour must be fresh, delivered within six months of the milling date, and priced FOB destination to the Edinburg facility. The resulting pupae from this process are sterilized and released over citrus groves in Texas and northern Mexico to manage the Mexican Fruit Fly population.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Mrpbs Minneapolis Mn

Contract Value

NAICS

311211 - Flour Milling

Place of Performance

22660, TX, 78541, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

D & R CORN SALES, L.L.C.

Award Issued Date

12/16/2022, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

Solicitation 12-6395230005 - Yellow Corn Masa Flour

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Solicitation 12639523Q0005 - Masa Flour for USDA APHIS PPQ

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12639523Q0005 - Yellow Corn Masa Flour Q&A

1 page · q-and-a

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Timeline

2 updates

PhaseAwarded

PostedNov 14

Presolicitation

Type ChangedNov 15

Presolicitation → Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedNov 23

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Notice updatedNov 29

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

AwardedDec 16

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

12/19/2022, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Mrpbs Minneapolis Mn

Contacts2 people available

OfficeMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Mrpbs Minneapolis Mn

Office AddressMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

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Jeanine Goral

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Robert J. Zeglin

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Full Description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) intends to issue a Request for Quotation for supply of Yellow Corn Masa Flour to be used in support of the agency's Mexican Fruit Fly Rearing Facility located in Edinburg, Texas. USDA, APHIS, Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) program intends to award a 5 Year fixed-price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for approximately 200 bags of (50 pounds each) Food Grade Taco Shell 6 Yellow and/or Chip Delight 6 yellow masa flour, fine ground with additives used for human consumption delivered to Edinburg Texas every month, or as Mexican Fruit Fly production needs indicates. There may be changes in demand of the product as the Mexican Fruit Fly production changes. Several deliveries may be ordered at one time, in that case, specified successive delivery dates will be provided. Mexican Fruit Fly (Anastrepha ludens) pupae are reared from the egg to the adult stage in the rearing facility. This product is one of many commodities used to produce Mexican Fruit Fly larval diet that provides the nutrients required for larval development. The pupae are marked, exposed to radiation to render the fly sterile, and reared to the adult stage and aerially released over commercial citrus groves in Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy counties in Texas as well as over northern Mexico. The contractor shall identify the product to be supplied under this contract as well as provide a sample for testing at the time of quoting. If awarded, the contractor shall only supply that same identified and tested product during the life of the contract and shall make no substitutions. The product supplied shall be fresh and shall be delivered within 6 months of milling date. Product will be used within 3 months of delivery. Quantities in the schedule are estimates only and are not guaranteed. The minimum guarantee under this contract is 50 bags. Pricing includes all costs necessary to supply and deliver the product FOB destination to the Edinburg, TX, delivery location. This solicitation will be issued as a total small business set-aside. The Government anticipates awarding a fixed-price IDIQ type contract. The appropriate NAICS code for this procurement is 311211 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. All responsible small business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.