FROZEN COOKED BEEF PRODUCTS for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB), solicitation number 12-3J14-26-B-0251, for Frozen Cooked Beef Products. These products are intended for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns. Offers are due by May 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks bids for the supply of Frozen Cooked Beef Products. The specific purpose is to support various Domestic Food Assistance Programs managed by the USDA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB) / Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Solicitation Number: 12-3J14-26-B-0251
- Set-Aside: Small Business Concerns
- Offers Due: May 8, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
- Published: April 24, 2026
Evaluation
As an Invitation for Bid (IFB), award will typically be made to the responsible bidder whose bid conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and price-related factors.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov. The USDA also highlights its Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP), encouraging interested parties to resolve concerns internally with the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman before pursuing external forums. Formal protests can be filed electronically with SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer.