Supplement for Egg Products

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has issued a final supplement that updates the Federal Purchase Program Specification for Whole Eggs and adds new compliance requirements for all egg‑product purchases under the Livestock & Poultry program. Contractors must submit product samples and a detailed technical proposal following prescribed Exhibit formats, and they must transition from the current grading‑based monitoring (Option A) to an audit‑based acceptance service (Option B) by January 2027. All AMS audit and certification services are charged to the contractor, and the procurement is linked to the existing MIFB‑D solicitation. • Applies to hard‑boiled eggs, whole eggs, all‑purpose egg mix, and frozen egg patty products sold to USDA‑AMS nationwide. • Requires submission of a 5‑lb frozen/refrigerated sample (except bulk liquid whole eggs) and a non‑PDF Word technical proposal via designated email addresses. • Contractors must undergo a pre‑bid capability audit and will be subject to monthly (continuous) or per‑contract (intermittent) audits after award. • Transition to audit‑based compliance becomes mandatory in January 2027; contractors using the current grading‑based option must plan for the change. • All costs for AMS representative services (audits, examinations, documentation) are the contractor’s responsibility.