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

This Master Invitation for Bids (MIFB‑D) establishes the standard contract clauses, solicitation provisions, and procedural instructions that will be incorporated into every USDA‑AMS solicitation for domestic agricultural commodities used in nationwide food‑distribution programs. It defines the scope of work (purchase and delivery of USDA foods), mandatory compliance (FDA, FSMA, labeling, traceability, food‑defense, plant surveys), electronic submission requirements (WBSCM), and payment terms (7‑10‑30‑day net). The document does not set a total contract ceiling; each individual IFB will specify its own award amount and delivery schedule. • Standard clauses cover liquidated‑damage rates, U.S. origin traceback, DEI certification, and small‑business/HUBZone preferences. • Contractors must maintain annual plant surveys, approved food‑defense plans, FDA facility registration, and meet strict labeling, unitization, and ASN requirements. • All offers, modifications, and withdrawals must be submitted electronically via the Web‑Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system; no paper submissions are accepted.