Peanut Products and Sunflower Butter for 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 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB), solicitation number 12-3J14-26-B-0258, for Peanut Products and Sunflower Butter to support Domestic Food Assistance Programs. This acquisition is partially set-aside for small business concerns. Offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Bids are due by May 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks bids for the supply of Peanut Products and Sunflower Butter. These products are intended for use in various domestic food assistance programs managed by the USDA. The specific requirements for the products will be detailed in the solicitation documents.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB) / Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Solicitation Number: 12-3J14-26-B-0258
- Set-Aside: Partially set-aside for small business concerns
- Product Service Code: 8925 (Sugar, Confectionery, And Nuts)
- Response Due: May 11, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: April 28, 2026, 6:20 PM ET
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov. The USDA has an Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) to address protest issues internally. Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns informally with the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman before filing a formal protest. Formal protests can be filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman (SPE.inquiry@usda.gov) and must adhere to FAR 33.104 requirements and timelines.