DRY EDIBLE BEANS

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service is issuing a single solicitation (IFB 12‑3J14‑26‑B‑0215‑0001) for the purchase of dry edible beans. This combined synopsis/solicitation (NAICS 311999) is a set‑aside for small business concerns, including service‑disabled veteran‑owned small businesses. All offers must be submitted in response to this solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued. The solicitation incorporates all required provisions and clauses by reference, which are available electronically at www.acquisition.gov. Offers are to be prepared in accordance with FAR Part 5.101(d) for commercial products or services. The point of contact for this requirement is Claudius L. Price (claudius.l.price@usda.gov; phone 816‑823‑2485). The response deadline is 13:00 hours on 24 April 2026. The USDA Ombudsman Program provides an internal avenue for agency protests. Protesters must first attempt resolution with the Contracting Officer and, if necessary, may file a formal protest with the Ombudsman or the Contracting Officer in accordance with FAR 33.104. Protests must include the information required by FAR 33.104(a)(3) and be filed within the specified timeframes; the agency aims to resolve protests within 35 calendar days. Contract award and performance will be suspended during the protest period unless an urgent, compelling justification is provided in writing.

Notice ID

e64a4f95bc5b4d4981376c90aca1d97f

Solicitation Number

12-3J14-26-B-0215-0001

NAICS Code

311999

Classification Code

8915