Updated Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurement - Domestic Programs (MSCP-D)
ID: 12-3J14-Notice-25-053Type: Special Notice
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREAGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), has issued a Special Notice regarding the Updated Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurement - Domestic Programs (MSCP-D), effective September 30, 2025. This solicitation outlines the contract clauses and provisions necessary for procuring various agricultural commodities intended for domestic food distribution programs, emphasizing compliance with new regulations on Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The procurement process is crucial for ensuring the availability of U.S.-sourced commodities for USDA Foods, with detailed requirements for bid submissions, delivery instructions, and regulatory compliance. Interested vendors are encouraged to review the Master Solicitation and related documents, and may contact Kyla Stoufer at Kyla.Stoufer@usda.gov or Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov for further information.

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    The AMS Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurement – Domestic Programs (MSCP-D), effective September 30, 2025, outlines contract clauses and solicitation provisions for USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) to procure various agricultural commodities for domestic food distribution programs. This document, applicable to sealed bidding for commercial items, provides general guidance to potential bidders. Key updates include new clauses regarding Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Certification and Compliance, reflecting recent executive orders. The Master Solicitation emphasizes U.S. origin for USDA Foods, details electronic submission of bids via the Web Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system, and specifies detailed requirements for delivery instructions, advance shipment notices, regulatory compliance, and commodity/packaging labeling. It also addresses liquidated damages for delays and liability for losses due to deterioration, spoilage, or product recalls. Bidders are advised to carefully review the Master Solicitation, applicable Invitations for Bids (IFBs), and commodity specifications, as these documents are incorporated into the contract.
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