Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
12-3J14-26-B-0255 | LINK | May 7, 2026 |
TURKEY AND TURKEY PRODUCTS FOR DOMESTIC FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Contact and place of performance
REEDEMA ROCK
Not specified
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-0255 is issued as an invitation for bid (IFB) for TURKEY AND TURKEY PRODUCTS . This acquisition is set-aside for small b...
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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).
Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman
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 OPA 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.
4. Required Information: Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.104(a)(3). Failure to submit the required information may result in a delay or dismissal of the protest.
5. Timeliness: Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR 33.104.
6. Submission: Formal protests under the OPAP program should be submitted electronically to [email protected] and the Contracting Officer.
Election of Forum. By initiating a protest with the USDA, the protester agrees not to pursue the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or any other external forum while the agency protest is pending. If a protest is filed externally, the agency protest will be dismissed.
The Agricultural Marketing Service, a component of the Department of Agriculture, has issued solicitation number 12-3J14-26-B-0255 as an invitation for bid for turkey and turkey products. This procurement supports the Domestic Food Assistance Program and is categorized under NAICS code 311615, Poultry Processing, and PSC code 8905, MEAT, POULTRY, AND FISH. This acquisition is designated as a small business concern set-aside, identified by the SBP acronym and explanation.
The procurement is conducted as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or services, with the current announcement serving as the only formal solicitation. Bids must be submitted by the response deadline of May 18, 2026. Reedema Rock serves as the point of contact for this requirement. One attachment, 12-3J14-26-B-0255, was provided at the time of the initial notice publication on May 7, 2026.
USDA incorporates the Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests into this solicitation to provide an internal alternative for resolving procurement disputes. Interested parties are encouraged to use the agency’s internal Alternative Dispute Resolution process, including informal and formal forums with the Ombudsman, prior to pursuing external litigation. Contract awards or performance will be suspended during a formal protest period unless justified for urgent and compelling reasons or determined to be in the best interest of the government.
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