Cheese Products and String Cheese Mozzarella for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (IFB 12‑3J14‑26‑B‑0223) for commercial cheese products, specifically string cheese mozzarella, to support domestic food assistance programs. Offers must be submitted by 13:00 local time on 28 April 2026. The acquisition is a HUBZone set‑aside with a maximum 35 percent small‑business allocation (item 110396). All required provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference and are available electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The point of contact for this requirement is Michael Eichorst (michael.eichorst@usda.gov). Protest procedures are outlined under the USDA Ombudsman Program (OPAP); any protest must follow FAR 33.104 requirements and be filed electronically with the Ombudsman and the Contracting Officer. Contract performance will be suspended during the protest period unless an urgent, compelling justification is provided in writing. The agency aims to resolve protests within 35 calendar days. No separate written solicitation will be issued.

Notice ID

23e9bfd7f5e4421990cefad125bb14fb

Solicitation Number

12-3J14-26-0223

NAICS Code

311513

Classification Code

8910