Cheddar and Mozzarella String Cheese for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is inviting offers for the procurement of Cheddar and Mozzarella String Cheese for use in domestic food assistance programs. The contract type will be firm-fixed-price, with deliveries to various locations across the United States on an FOB destination basis. The solicitation may include small business set-asides and other preferences. Interested parties must meet the AMS vendor qualification requirements and submit their offers electronically through the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM). The anticipated delivery period is between April 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026. Key aspects of the job include: • Delivering Cheddar and Mozzarella String Cheese to specified locations across the U.S. • Meeting the AMS vendor qualification requirements and submitting offers through WBSCM. • Compliance with USDA regulations, including those related to product origin, packaging, and delivery schedules. • Potential for small business set-asides and other preferences in the procurement process. • The need for offerors to have the capability to produce and deliver the required quantities of cheese products within the specified timeframe.