Canned Vegetable Tomato Products for Domestic Food Assistance Programs

This combined synopsis/solicitation (IFB #2000011262, also referenced as 12‑3J14‑26‑B‑0217) seeks offers from small‑business concerns for canned tomato vegetable products to support USDA domestic food‑assistance programs. The award is a small‑business set‑aside that includes a 10‑percent SDVOSB portion for material 100334 (Tomato Sauce‑Can 6/10) and material 100336 (Spaghetti Sauce Meatless‑Can 6/10). All products must be grown and packed from the current crop year; the 2025 crop year may be used only until the 2026 crop becomes available, at which point the 2026 crop year is required. Offers are due by 13:00 (EST) on 30 April 2026. The solicitation incorporates all required FAR provisions and clauses by reference (available at www.acquisition.gov); the point of contact is Justin Martinek (justin.martinek@usda.gov, 816‑926‑2853). The solicitation includes specific protest guidance: formal protests must be filed electronically with the USDA Ombudsman (SPE.inquiry@usda.gov) and the Contracting Officer within the FAR‑prescribed timeframes, and the agency aims to resolve protests within 35 calendar days. Responders should ensure compliance with the crop‑year requirement, the SDVOSB set‑aside, and all referenced clauses to avoid disqualification.

Notice ID

ab53e364a33e423c854bda48af1d123e

Solicitation Number

12-3J14-26-B-0217

NAICS Code

311421

Classification Code

8915