Cheddar for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking bids for the procurement of cheddar cheese for use in domestic food assistance programs. The solicitation includes various types of cheese, such as natural American cheese, cheddar cheese, and cheese chunks. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract, and deliveries are expected to be made between January 16, 2026, and March 31, 2026. Bidders must meet the USDA's vendor qualification requirements and submit their bids electronically through the Web-Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system. • The solicitation includes multiple line items for different types of cheese and packaging options. • Bidders may submit different prices for each line item, but must provide a price for all line items within a lot. • The contract will be awarded based on the lowest-priced, technically acceptable bid. • The USDA reserves the right to award contracts to multiple bidders. • Bidders must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.