Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
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12-3J14-26-B-0290 | LINK | Jun 2, 2026 |
FROZEN COOKED BEEF PRODUCTS
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is procuring frozen cooked beef products through an Invitation for Bid (IFB). This combined synopsis/solicitation covers commercial products intended for Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. The procurement is a total small business set-aside and follows the AMS Master Invitation for Bids for Domestic Commodity Procurement. This announcement serves as the sole solicitation; no separate written document will be released. Bids are due by June 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT. The process is governed by standard federal acquisition regulations, and the USDA has established specific procedures for agency protests through its Ombudsman Program (OPAP), which provides an internal review process as an alternative to external litigation. The procurement uses an Invitation for Bid (IFB) format under the AMS Master Invitation for Bids for Domestic Commodity Procurement. Production and delivery of frozen cooked beef commodities meeting USDA standards.
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Angela Pearson
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 5.101(d). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12-3J14-26-B-0290 is issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for FROZEN COOKED BEEF PRODUCTS pursuant to the AMS Master Invitation for...
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1. Initial Point of Contact: Interested parties who believe a specific USDA procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer.
2. Escalation: If the Contracting Officer is unable to address their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the USDA Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process, the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Utilization of the informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a formal protest with the agency or other forums.
3. Required Information: To ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office, Contracting Officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable).
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1. Effort to Resolve: Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open and frank discussions.
2. Independent Review: If the protester’s concerns remain unresolved, an Independent Review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest with either the Contracting Officer or, alternatively, with the Ombudsman under the OPAP program. Contract awards or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless justified in writing for urgent and compelling reasons or determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government.
3. Resolution Timeline: The agency’s goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from the date of filing.
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