TURKEY AND TURKEY PRODUCTS for Domestic Food Assistance Programs

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (IFB) 12‑3J14‑26‑B‑0224 for the purchase of turkey and turkey products to support Domestic Food Assistance Programs. This acquisition is a partial small‑business set‑aside (FAR 19.5) under NAICS 311615 and is being solicited directly; no separate written solicitation will be issued. Offers must be submitted by 14:00 hours local time on 27 April 2026. The solicitation incorporates all required provisions and clauses by reference (available at www.acquisition.gov). Technical and commercial requirements are prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 for commercial products or services. Questions and submissions should be directed to the point of contact, Reedema Rock (reedema.rock@usda.gov). The notice also outlines USDA’s protest procedures through the Ombudsman Program (OPAP). Protests must include the information required by FAR 33.104(a)(3), be filed within the statutory timeframes, and are subject to a 35‑day resolution goal. Formal protests are to be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer; filing a protest may suspend award performance unless urgent justification is provided. Interested parties are encouraged to attempt resolution with the Contracting Officer before escalating to the Ombudsman.

Notice ID

c6ae972783134ddf94f03e6ce8d44f48

Solicitation Number

12-3J14-26-B-0224

NAICS Code

311615

Classification Code

8905