Fresh Vegetable Products

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (IFB 2000011250 / 12‑3J14‑26‑B‑0207) for fresh vegetable products. This acquisition is a small‑business set‑aside and incorporates all required provisions and clauses by reference (available at www.acquisition.gov). Offers must be submitted by 13:00 local time on 24 April 2026. The point of contact for this requirement is Claudius Price (claudius.l.price@usda.gov; 816‑823‑2485). Bidders must follow the standard IFB procedures and include all information required by the FAR. The solicitation also outlines USDA’s internal protest process: concerns should first be raised with the Contracting Officer, then, if unresolved, escalated to the USDA Ombudsman under the Agency Protest Program. Formal protests must meet FAR 33.104 requirements and be filed within the prescribed timeframes; the agency aims to resolve protests within 35 calendar days.

Notice ID

1f2a385f2e9f4853949173dbc08bcf61

Solicitation Number

12-3J14-26-B-0207

NAICS Code

311991

Classification Code

8915