How to bid on whole eggs and egg mix for USDA food assistance programs

What USDA is buying

The Agricultural Marketing Service is seeking whole eggs and all-purpose egg mix for domestic food assistance programs. The solicitation number is 12-3J14-27-B-0022.

This is an invitation for bid, or IFB, and a partial set-aside for small businesses. The announcement is the solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Deadline and what it means

The bid is due November 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. The opportunity was published October 23, 2026.

Plan to submit your bid before the deadline and confirm that it has been received. The provided information does not specify a submission method or describe what happens at the deadline, so check the solicitation documents for those instructions.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit small businesses able to supply whole eggs and all-purpose egg mix for domestic food assistance programs. Because the acquisition is a partial small-business set-aside, review the solicitation to understand which portion is reserved for small businesses and whether your firm qualifies.

How to access the opportunity

Click “View original source” above to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid.

A free account may be needed to view documents, though some bids can be viewed without one. Review the solicitation documents for the complete bid instructions and submission requirements.

Prepare a complete, competitive bid

Read the solicitation and any incorporated provisions and clauses carefully. The announcement says their full text is available electronically at acquisition.gov. Check the bid documents for product specifications, quantities, delivery terms, pricing format, and required representations before preparing your response.

Build in time to check your pricing, confirm that your offer addresses every requested item, and follow the stated submission instructions. If you have a concern about the solicitation, the notice encourages contacting the Contracting Officer first; that discussion does not pause solicitation deadlines.