What types of commodities does the Agricultural Marketing Service typically procure?

AMS primarily procures large quantities of domestic food products, including meat, poultry, fruits, vegetables, and dairy, to support federal nutrition assistance programs.

Does AMS require specific certifications for food commodity vendors?

Yes, vendors must often meet rigorous quality assurance standards, facility inspections, and specific food safety certifications to qualify for commodity procurement solicitations.

How can small businesses compete for AMS contracts?

AMS frequently utilizes small business set-asides for commodity purchases and professional services, making it essential for vendors to maintain an active, accurate profile in SAM.gov and monitor solicitations for specific socio-economic designations.

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE · Contracting Office

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE

13 solicitations and awards tracked for this contracting office.

Contracting office13 solicitationsUnder AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE

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Federal procurement data

Sub-Agency

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE

Agency

DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

About

Acquisition authority and contracting profile of AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE.

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) procures specialized goods and services to facilitate the domestic and international marketing of U.S. agricultural products. Vendors compete for contracts involving food commodity procurement, laboratory testing services, agricultural market research, and the development of quality grading standards.

Hierarchy: AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE · DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.

Contracting officers at this office issue solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Vendors must be registered in the federal procurement system with a valid CAGE code to receive awards.

Opportunity activity heatmap (2024-present)

Monthly posted opportunity volume from 2024 onward. Darker = more indexed records.

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