Canned Vegetable Products, for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
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 USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (IFB 2000011251) for Canned Vegetable Products to support Domestic Food Assistance Programs. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. Offers are due by April 30, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The opportunity seeks bids for the supply of Canned Vegetable Products (Product Service Code 8915 - Fruits And Vegetables) for use in various domestic food assistance programs. Specific requirements for the products will be detailed in the full solicitation documents, which incorporate provisions and clauses by reference from www.acquisition.gov.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB) - Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Solicitation Number: 2000011251
- Set-Aside: Small Business Concerns
- Offer Due Date: April 30, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published Date: April 16, 2026
Additional Information
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Interested parties are encouraged to review the full text of provisions and clauses electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
The solicitation also details the USDA Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP), which provides an alternative dispute resolution process for concerns regarding USDA procurements. Protesters are encouraged to first address issues with the Contracting Officer before escalating to the Ombudsman. Formal protests can be filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman, with a goal to resolve protests within 35 calendar days. Protests must adhere to FAR 33.104 timeliness and content requirements and be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer. Filing with USDA implies agreement not to pursue the same matter with GAO or other external forums concurrently.