Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
12-3J14-26-B-0284 | LINK | May 27, 2026 |
SALMON Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
Contact and place of performance
Chyra Lewis
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 12-3J14-26-B-0284 is issued as a invitation for bid (IFB) for Salmon Products. This acquisition is not set-aside for small business c...
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1.Initial Point of Contact: Interested parties who believe a specific USDA procurement isunfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable ContractingOfficer.
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.
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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, has issued this combined synopsis and solicitation for the acquisition of salmon products. Issued as an invitation for bid (IFB) under solicitation number 12-3J14-26-B-0284, the procurement is intended for use in domestic food assistance programs. This acquisition is categorized under NAICS 311710 Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging and PSC 8905 MEAT, POULTRY, AND FISH. There is no set-aside designated for this requirement.
The solicitation incorporates relevant provisions and clauses by reference, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Potential vendors are required to submit their responses by the deadline of June 5, 2026. One attachment, a copy of the IFB dated May 27, 2026, is included with the notice. Chyra Lewis serves as the primary point of contact for this requirement.
The agency utilizes an Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests to address concerns regarding the fairness or regularity of the procurement process. This internal program offers both informal and formal dispute resolution options as an alternative to external litigation. By initiating a protest through this program, a party agrees to suspend any pursuit of the same matter through the Government Accountability Office or other external forums while the agency protest remains pending.
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