Todd Shuck

Todd Shuck serves as Branch Chief of the Processed Commodities Branch, overseeing the acquisition of processed food products and agricultural inputs critical to federal nutrition and supply chain programs. In this leadership role, he directs the planning, solicitation, and award of contracts for commodity-based goods, ensuring alignment with federal food safety, quality, and delivery standards. His procurement portfolio spans a range of processed food categories, requiring deep technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, shelf-life protocols, and packaging specifications. Shuck’s work directly supports the agency’s mission to secure reliable, high-quality food supplies for institutional and emergency feeding programs. While specific contractor names are not available, Shuck maintains a broad network of food manufacturers, wholesale distributors, and processing facilities that meet stringent federal procurement requirements. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established suppliers with proven capabilities in large-scale food production and logistics, particularly those capable of consistent compliance with USDA and FDA standards. Vendor partnerships are typically performance-based, emphasizing quality control, on-time delivery, and adherence to technical specifications outlined in solicitation documents. Shuck’s office exhibits a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This reflects a strategic focus on maximizing competition among qualified vendors based on technical merit and operational capacity rather than socioeconomic criteria. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, vendors of all sizes are evaluated on equal footing under full and open competition guidelines. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to grain milling, nonchocolate confectionery, dry dairy product manufacturing, and miscellaneous food processing. He specializes in acquiring bulk-processed commodities such as flour, powdered milk, dried fruits, and ready-to-eat snacks, requiring expertise in food science, cold chain logistics, and shelf-stable packaging. Shuck’s technical domain expertise ensures that acquired products meet nutritional specifications and regulatory compliance for federal feeding programs.