Updated Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements - International Programs (MSCP-I)
ID: 12-3J14-Notice-25-052Type: Special Notice
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREAGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Marketing Service, has issued a Special Notice regarding the Updated Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements - International Programs (MSCP-I), effective September 29, 2025. This solicitation outlines the contractual framework for international food assistance purchases, incorporating updated FAR provisions and mandatory clauses related to Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The MSCP-I is essential for vendors interested in supplying commodities to the USDA, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and efficient procurement processes aligned with U.S. government food assistance programs. Interested parties can reach out to Valerie Dinkel at Valerie.Dinkel@usda.gov for further information, and additional details can be found on the USDA's commodity procurement website.

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    The AMS Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements – International Programs (MSCP-I), effective September 29, 2025, outlines the contractual framework for international food assistance purchases by the USDA. This solicitation incorporates updated FAR provisions, including new mandatory clauses for Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). It details general information, contract clauses, and solicitation provisions, emphasizing compliance with federal regulations like the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and U.S. origin product requirements. Key aspects covered include delivery instructions, carrying charges, compensation for delays, liquidated damages, and risk of loss. The MSCP-I is critical for bidders to understand the acquisition process, ensuring commodities are procured efficiently and in line with U.S. government food assistance programs such as Food for Peace.
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