Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
AMS International Packaged Commodity Solicitation 12-1NFP-26-B-0015-0002 | LINK | May 18, 2026 | |
AMS International Packaged Commodity Solicitation 12-1NFP-26-B-0015-0001 | LINK | May 15, 2026 | |
AMS International Packaged Commodity Solicitation 12-1NFP-26-B-0015 | LINK | May 12, 2026 |
Various Commodities for use in International Food Assistance Programs
Contact and place of performance
Travis Cathey
Not specified
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 5.101(d). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12-1NFP-26-B-0015 is issued as a invitation for bid (IFB) for multiple commodities for food assistance programs. This acquisitio...
View more1. Initial Point of Contact: Interested parties who believe a specific USDA procurement isunfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer.
2. Escalation: If the Contracting Officer is unable to address their concerns, interested partiesare encouraged to contact the USDA Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informalprocess, the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Utilization ofthe informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a formal protest withthe agency or other forums.
3. Required Information: To ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide thefollowing information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office,Contracting Officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable).
Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman
1. Effort to Resolve: Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first usetheir best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open andfrank discussions.
2. Independent Review: If the protester’s concerns remain unresolved, an IndependentReview is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest witheither the Contracting Officer or, alternatively, with the Ombudsman under the OPAPprogram. Contract awards or performance will be suspended during the protest periodunless justified in writing for urgent and compelling reasons or determined in writing to be inthe best interest of the Government.
3. Resolution Timeline: The agency’s goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days fromthe date of filing.
4. Required Information: Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.104(a)(3). Failure to submit the required information may result in a delay or dismissal of the protest.
5. Timeliness: Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR 33.104.
6. Submission: Formal protests under the OPAP program should be submitted electronically to [email protected] and the Contracting Officer.
Election of Forum. By initiating a protest with the USDA, the protester agrees not to pursue the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or any other external forum while the agency protest is pending. If a protest is filed externally, the agency protest will be dismissed.
The Agricultural Marketing Service, a component of the United States Department of Agriculture, is seeking bids for various commodities to support international food assistance programs. This combined synopsis and solicitation, issued as an invitation for bid (IFB) under solicitation number 12-1NFP-26-B-0015, covers the procurement of multiple commercial products including bakery and cereal products. The acquisition is classified under NAICS 311211 for Flour Milling and PSC 8920 for Bakery and Cereal Products.
This procurement is designated as a partial small business set-aside (SBP). Responses to the invitation for bid must be submitted by the deadline of May 19, 2026. Travis Cathey serves as the point of contact for this requirement. The solicitation includes three PDF attachments issued between May 12 and May 18, 2026, which provide the specific terms and conditions for the international packaged commodity requirements.
The agency utilizes an Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) to address concerns regarding the fairness of the procurement process. Prospective bidders are encouraged to resolve issues through the USDA’s internal Alternative Dispute Resolution process or informal discussions with the Contracting Officer before filing a formal agency protest. The agency aims to resolve any formal protests within 35 calendar days of filing, during which time contract awards or performance may be suspended unless urgent and compelling reasons are justified in writing.
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