Bid guide
How to bid on frozen vegetables for USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
What USDA is buying
The Agricultural Marketing Service is seeking bids for frozen vegetable products for domestic food assistance. The solicitation names carrots, broccoli, and black bean burger patties, and amendments add other vegetables, including a stir-fry blend.
The opportunity is a fit for vendors that can supply the listed frozen food products. The acquisition is not set aside for small businesses.
Key dates and the bid deadline
The opportunity was published October 23, 2026. Bids are due November 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. The stated award date is November 19, 2026.
The deadline was extended from October 30 to November 5 by Amendment 0001. Check the latest solicitation materials for current details and submit your bid by the stated deadline.
Who this opportunity suits
This solicitation may suit food suppliers with the ability to provide frozen vegetables and related products listed in the solicitation. Relevant categories include frozen carrots, broccoli, black bean burger patties, peas, green beans, mixed vegetables, and stir-fry vegetable blend.
Small businesses may bid, but the acquisition is not reserved for them.
How to access and respond
Open the opportunity through “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click again to go to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents, though some opportunities do not require one.
The announcement says it is the only solicitation and that a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Review the current solicitation and amendments, including the added product specifications, then follow the bid submission instructions in those materials.
Prepare a complete, competitive bid
Use the latest version of the solicitation and check every amendment before preparing your response. Compare your proposed products with the listed items and applicable commodity specifications so your offer addresses the requested products clearly.
Build in time to review your response for completeness and submit it before the deadline. Confirm that you have followed the solicitation’s instructions and that your pricing and product information are consistent throughout.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Agricultural Marketing Service; the original posting controls.