FARINA AND OATS for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking bids for the procurement of Farina and Oats for use in domestic food assistance programs. The contract type will be firm-fixed-price. Deliveries are to be made to various locations in the United States on an FOB destination basis. The solicitation includes various small business set-asides pursuant to the Small Business Act. Some key points to note: - The USDA requires that commodities and the products of agricultural commodities acquired under this contract must be a product of the United States. - The contract will include multiple line items, each representing a specific product and location. - Bidders may submit different prices for each line item, but a price is required for all line items within a lot. - The total quantity for each item is subject to adjustment based on offerings, changes in recipient needs, market conditions, and program operations. - The contract duration is expected to be from January 16, 2026, to June 30, 2026. - The solicitation may include partial or total small business set-asides, service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVO) set-asides, quantities reserved for 8(a) and AbilityOne firms, and price evaluation preferences for qualified HUBZone small businesses. Some of the key locations for delivery include: - Arizona - Arkansas - California - Colorado - Florida - Georgia - Hawaii - Idaho - Illinois - Indiana - Kentucky - Louisiana - Maine - Maryland - Massachusetts - Michigan - Minnesota - Mississippi - Missouri - Nebraska - Nevada - New Hampshire - New Jersey - New Mexico - New York - North Carolina - North Dakota - Ohio - Oklahoma - Oregon - Pennsylvania - Puerto Rico - Rhode Island - South Carolina - South Dakota - Tennessee - Texas - Utah - Vermont - Virginia - Washington - Washington D.C. - West Virginia - Wisconsin - Wyoming • The products to be delivered include: • Farina Wheat Pkg-10/18 oz • Oats Rolled Pkg-12/18 oz • Oats Rolled Tube 12/42 oz • The total quantity for each item is estimated and subject to adjustment. • The solicitation is available electronically through the USDA Web-Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system. • Bids, modifications, withdrawals of bids, and price adjustments shall be submitted using the WBSCM system. • The USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.