BOTTLED FRUIT JUICE (Concord Grape): SOLICITATION NO: 2000011263
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Solicitation No. 2000011263 (12-3J14-26-B-0218), for Bottled Concord Grape Juice. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products. Offers are due by April 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks bids for GRAPE CONCORD JUICE PLST BTL-8/64 FL OZ. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB)
- Solicitation Number: 2000011263 (12-3J14-26-B-0218)
- Set-Aside: Not set-aside for small business concerns.
- Offers Due: April 15, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: April 8, 2026
Protest Information
The USDA provides an Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) to address protest issues internally. Interested parties should first direct concerns to the Contracting Officer. If unresolved, an informal or formal protest can be filed with the Ombudsman. Formal protests require prior effort to resolve with the Contracting Officer and must include information set forth in FAR 33.104(a)(3). Protests must be timely per FAR 33.104 and submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer. Initiating a protest with USDA means agreeing not to pursue the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or other external forums while the agency protest is pending.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Nicholas Cavazos (Nicholas.Cavazos@usda.gov, 970-416-4691)
- Secondary Contact: Ashley Train (ashley.train@usda.gov, 771-241-5650)