TEFAP MIXED FRESH PRODUCE
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 (AMS), has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for TEFAP Mixed Fresh Produce. This opportunity is a Small Business Set-Aside and seeks offers for commercial products. Offers are due by April 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This solicitation, number 2000011261, is for the procurement of TEFAP Mixed Fresh Produce. It is issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or services in accordance with FAR Part 12.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB) / Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Small Business Concerns
- Product/Service Code: 8915 (Fruits And Vegetables)
- Offers Due: April 28, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: April 27, 2026, 11:46 AM ET
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
The USDA encourages interested parties to resolve concerns through its Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP). Informal concerns should first be directed to the Contracting Officer. 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.