Section 32 Frozen Strawberries

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA AMS) has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (Solicitation No. 12‑3J14‑26‑B‑0247, also referenced as IFB 2000011302) for the purchase of frozen strawberries (Section 32 Frozen Strawberries). This acquisition is a single‑source invitation for bid, set‑aside exclusively for small‑business concerns, and all offers must be submitted by the closing date of 29 April 2026, 13:00 ET. The solicitation incorporates all required provisions and clauses by reference, which are available electronically at www.acquisition.gov. For questions or submission details, contact Nicholas Cavazos (Nicholas.Cavazos@usda.gov; 970‑416‑4691). The notice also outlines USDA’s protest procedures, including the Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP). Protesters must first attempt resolution with the Contracting Officer, may then use the informal or formal OPAP process, and must file any protest within the FAR‑prescribed timeframes. The agency aims to resolve protests within 35 calendar days, and filing a protest suspends award performance only if justified in writing. All protest submissions should be sent electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer.

Notice ID

08b3ccbd3f3341e497fcbca25d60e8f8

Solicitation Number

12-3J14-26-B-0247

NAICS Code

311411

Classification Code

8915