Cheese Products under Section 32 for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is issuing Solicitation No. 12‑3J14‑26‑B‑0183 as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for “Cheese Products under Section 32” to be used in Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. This combined synopsis/solicitation, issued under the AMS Master Solicitation and NAICS 311513 (Cheese Manufacturing), is not set‑aside for small businesses. Offers must be submitted by 13:00 hours local time on 3 April 2026. The solicitation incorporates all required provisions and clauses by reference, which are available electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The point of contact for this requirement is Michael Eichorst (michael.eichorst@usda.gov). The award process includes a USDA Ombudsman protest procedure: any protest filed externally will be dismissed, and contract award or performance may be suspended during the protest period unless justified in writing. The agency aims to resolve protests within 35 calendar days, and all protest filings must comply with FAR 33.104 requirements. Interested parties should review the full solicitation details at the SAM.gov link provided and submit offers in accordance with the IFB instructions.

Notice ID

5d8a943e40084601b6b6952f9e91cacf

Solicitation Number

12-3J14-26-B-0183

NAICS Code

311513

Classification Code

8910