Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
12-3J14-26-B-0218 | LINK | Apr 8, 2026 |
BOTTLED FRUIT JUICE (Concord Grape): SOLICITATION NO: 2000011263
Contact and place of performance
Nicholas Cavazos
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-0218 (2000011263) is issued as an invitation for bid (IFB)] for GRAPE CONCORD JUICE PLST BTL-8/64 FL OZ. This acquisitio...
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1.Effort to Resolve: Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first usetheir best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open andfrank discussions.
2.Independent Review: If the protester’s concerns remain unresolved, an IndependentReview is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest witheither the Contracting Officer or, alternatively, with the Ombudsman under the OPAPprogram. Contract awards or performance will be suspended during the protest periodunless justified in writing for urgent and compelling reasons or determined in writing to be inthe best interest of the Government.
3.Resolution Timeline: The agency’s goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days fromthe date of filing.
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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 United States Department of Agriculture, has issued solicitation number 12-3J14-26-B-0218 (2000011263) as an invitation for bid for bottled Concord grape juice. The requirement is specifically for plastic bottles of grape juice in 8/64 fluid ounce configurations. This acquisition is categorized under NAICS 311411 for Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing and PSC 8915 for Fruits and Vegetables. There is no set-aside for small business concerns for this procurement.
This announcement serves as a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial products, and no separate written solicitation will be issued. The solicitation incorporates all applicable provisions and clauses by reference. Interested parties are encouraged to utilize the USDA Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests to address any concerns regarding the fairness or accuracy of the procurement process through internal alternative dispute resolution.
Responses to this invitation for bid are due by April 15, 2026. The solicitation was published on April 8, 2026, and includes one attachment. Nicholas Cavazos serves as the primary point of contact for this requirement. Formal agency protests must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer and the USDA Senior Procurement Executive according to the timelines specified in the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
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