Updated Master Invitation for Bids - Domestic Commodity Procurement (MIFB-D)

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is issuing an updated Master Invitation for Bids for Domestic Commodity Procurement. This invitation is used to provide contract clauses and solicitation provisions applicable to the solicitation of bids and award of contracts for various commodities for use in domestic food distribution programs. The commodities must be products of the United States, and the contractor must comply with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws and the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution. The contractor must also have an approved food defense plan and maintain documentation from the manufacturer to verify compliance with FDA requirements for safe contact with food. Some key aspects of the job include: • Providing commodities that meet the requirements of the applicable commodity specification and/or supplement • Complying with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, executive orders, rules, and regulations related to performance under the contract • Maintaining an approved food defense plan and supporting documentation • Ensuring that all containers and packaging materials meet FDA requirements for safe contact with food • Complying with the terms and conditions of the contract, including the clauses and provisions incorporated by reference