Farina and Oats for Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs

Solicitation 12‑3J14‑26‑B‑0235 is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) for the procurement of farina and oats to support Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. The requirement is issued under the AMS Master Invitation for Bids Domestic Commodity Procurement and is classified under NAICS 311230 (Breakfast Cereals). This acquisition is a partial small‑business set‑aside (FAR 19.5) and incorporates all applicable provisions and clauses by reference (available at www.acquisition.gov). Offers must be submitted by the deadline of May 6, 2026, 13:00 (UTC). The solicitation is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with FAR 5.101(d); no separate written solicitation will be issued. Interested small‑business vendors should direct inquiries to the point of contact, Wendy Penn (wendy.penn@usda.gov). The notice also outlines USDA protest procedures, including agency and Ombudsman avenues, with a goal of resolving any protest within 35 calendar days.

Notice ID

30c15843233e4e76b3405f100b605b1e

Solicitation Number

12-3J14-26-B-0235

NAICS Code

311230

Classification Code

8920