SHELL EGGS 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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Agricultural Marketing Service, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Solicitation Number 12-3J14-26-B-0275, for SHELL EGGS to be used in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. This opportunity is a Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Offers are due by May 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks bids for the supply of shell eggs intended for distribution through various Domestic Food Assistance Programs. The specific requirements for the shell eggs will be detailed in the full solicitation documents.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB) / Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Solicitation Number: 12-3J14-26-B-0275
- Set-Aside: Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: May 28, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
- Published: May 19, 2026
- Agency: USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service
Evaluation
As an Invitation for Bid (IFB), award will typically be made to the responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and price-related factors.
Additional Notes
This acquisition incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov. Interested parties are encouraged to review the USDA Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests, which offers an alternative dispute resolution process for concerns regarding USDA procurements.