ContractSpecial Notice
Processed Cereals Specification, May 2026
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE• 12-3J14-Notice-26-015
Response Deadline
May 20, 2026
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Notice Type
Special Notice
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is issuing a special notice for the Processed Cereals specification to define technical requirements for selling processed cereal commodities to USDA for the USDA Foods program. The scope covers rolled oats, quick-cooking wheat cereals such as farina and rolled wheat, and bulgur, with detailed chemical, physical, packaging, and labeling requirements for domestic distribution programs. Key requirements include no added sodium, at least a one-year shelf life, vomitoxin testing for wheat with strict limits, quarterly product testing, and retention of Certificates of Analysis for seven years. The specification is effective May 2026, and the listed USDA contact is Andrew Greenfield.
Classification Codes
NAICS Code
311230
Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing
PSC Code
8920
BAKERY AND CEREAL PRODUCTS
Solicitation Documents
Processed Cereals Specification May 2026.pdf
PDF•250 KB•May 20, 2026
AI Summary
The USDA Commodity Requirements document outlines specifications for processed cereals for domestic programs, effective May 2026. It covers commodity specifications for rolled oats, quick-cooking wheat cereals (farina and rolled wheat), and bulgur, including detailed chemical and physical requirements, and a prohibition on added sodium. The document also specifies a shelf life of at least one year and mandates vomitoxin testing for wheat, with strict limits. Quality assurance requires contractors to perform quarterly product testing and maintain Certificates of Analysis for seven years. Packaging requirements dictate the use of commercial brand products with a history of successful distribution, adherence to commercial shipping practices, and specific markings for USDA Food Distribution Programs. Material codes and weight specifications are provided for various cereal products.
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Project Timeline
postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 20, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 20, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 4, 2026
Agency Information
Department
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE