Section 32 Stone Fruit (Nectarines and Plums)
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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Agricultural Marketing Service, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Section 32 Stone Fruit (Nectarines and Plums). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, set-aside for small business concerns. An amendment has been issued to update the Master Invitation version and provide responses to submitted questions. Offers are due by May 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of Nectarines and Plums under the Section 32 program. The specific requirements are detailed in Solicitation 20000111300, which incorporates provisions and clauses by reference from www.acquisition.gov.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Invitation for Bid (IFB)
- Solicitation Number: 2000011300
- Set-Aside: Small Business Concerns
- Product/Service Code: 8915 (Fruits And Vegetables)
- Offer Due Date: May 5, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published Date: April 24, 2026
- Amendment Details: Updates the Master Invitation for Bids Domestic Commodity Procurement (MIFB-D) to the April 24, 2026 version and includes Q&A for the solicitation. The amendment can be viewed via the provided link:
https://portal.wbscm.usda.gov/ppp?solNo=2000011300&docCat=SOLICITATION
Evaluation
As an Invitation for Bid (IFB), offers are being requested. A separate written solicitation will not be issued. Award will be based on the terms and conditions outlined in the IFB.
Additional Notes
The USDA Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) is available for interested parties to address concerns regarding solicitations and contract awards. Parties are encouraged to resolve issues informally with the Contracting Officer first, then escalate to the Ombudsman if necessary. Formal protests can be filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman, with a goal to resolve protests within 35 calendar days. Protesters agree not to pursue the same matter with the GAO or other external forums while an agency protest is pending.