What is a commodity specification?
A specification is a written description of a commodity, and it includes the specific requirements that the vendor must follow to meet the Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) contract for producing and delivering our commodities. The commodity specifications are developed by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and Farm Service Agency (FSA), and are used by the AMS and FSA Contracting Officers when they purchase foods which are distributed through our commodity assistance programs.
