Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
12-3J14-26-B-0298 | LINK | Jun 5, 2026 |
SECTION 32, Frozen Peaches , SOLICITATION NO: 2000011369
Contact and place of performance
Samantha Klagenberg
Not specified
(A00001) 6/9/2026 (SLK) 1. This amendment is to allow solicitation 12-3J14-26-B-0298(2000011369) to utilize 2025 crop and onwards for materials: (100238) PEACHES FREESTONE SLICES FRZ CTN-12/2 LB (100241) PEACH FREESTONE DICED FRZ CUP-96/4.4 OZ This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solici...
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The Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a combined synopsis and solicitation under invitation for bid (IFB) number 12-3J14-26-B-0298 for the procurement of Section 32 frozen peaches. The scope of this acquisition includes frozen freestone peach slices in 12/2 lb cartons and diced frozen freestone peach cups in 96/4.4 oz containers. A recent amendment specifies that the procurement will utilize crops from the 2025 season and onwards. This requirement is categorized under NAICS code 311411 for Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing and PSC 8915 for Fruits and Vegetables.
This acquisition is designated as a small business set-aside (SBP). Formal responses to the solicitation are due by June 18, 2026. The Agricultural Marketing Service is the primary buyer for these commercial products, with Samantha Klagenberg serving as the point of contact. The solicitation incorporates federal provisions and clauses by reference and includes specific guidance regarding the United States Department of Agriculture Ombudsman Program for resolving agency protests. One attachment, containing the formal solicitation details, was posted on June 5, 2026.
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