Bid guide
How to bid on shell eggs for USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
What the agency is buying
The Agricultural Marketing Service is seeking shell eggs for USDA domestic food assistance programs under solicitation 12-3J14-27-B-0048. This is an invitation for bid, and the notice says this announcement is the only solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
The acquisition is set aside for small businesses. The notice does not state the quantity or delivery location, so review the solicitation documents for the details needed to decide whether you can supply the requirement.
Deadline and what to do before it
The listed deadline is November 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. The opportunity was published October 27, 2026.
Plan to submit your bid before the deadline and follow the submission instructions in the solicitation. The notice does not describe what happens to late bids, so do not rely on an extension or late acceptance.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is intended for small-business concerns that can supply shell eggs for domestic food assistance programs. It may fit egg producers, suppliers, or distributors, depending on the requirements in the solicitation documents.
How to access the opportunity
Use the portal’s “View original source” option to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid.
You may need a free account to view documents, though some bids are available without one. Review the solicitation and its incorporated provisions and clauses before preparing your bid.
Prepare a complete, competitive bid
Check the solicitation documents for the egg specifications, quantity, delivery details, required forms, and exact submission method. Do not assume details that are not stated in the notice.
Confirm that your pricing and supply plan match the solicitation requirements, and check that every requested document is complete and consistent before submitting. Leave time to resolve access or submission issues before the deadline.
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.