Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
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12-3J14-26-B-0287 | LINK | Jun 2, 2026 |
TURKEY AND TURKEY PRODUCTS for Domestic Food Assistance Program
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service is procuring turkey and turkey products for Domestic Food Assistance Programs. This requirement is a total small business set-aside conducted as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and services. This announcement serves as the only solicitation, and no separate written document will be issued. The procurement follows the USDA Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP), which uses an internal alternative dispute resolution process. The agency expects concerns to be addressed through the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman before seeking external review from the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Contract performance or award may be suspended during formal agency protests unless the government identifies urgent and compelling reasons to proceed. The USDA uses the Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) as an internal alternative dispute resolution process. This program is intended to resolve procurement disputes without external litigation. The agency encourages initial informal resolution with the Contracting Officer, but provides a formal mechanism for independent review by the Ombudsman. Contract awards or performance may be suspended during this review if justified. Solicitation issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and services under FAR Part 5.101(d).
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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-0287 is issued for TURKEY AND TURKEY PRODUCTS. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitat...
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1.Initial Point of Contact: Interested parties who believe a specific USDA procurement is unfair 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 parties are encouraged to contact the USDA Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process, the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Utilization of the informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a formal protest with the agency or other forums.
3.Required Information: To ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following 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 use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open and frank discussions.
2.Independent Review: If the protester’s concerns remain unresolved, an Independent Review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest with either the Contracting Officer or, alternatively, with the Ombudsman under the OPA program. Contract awards or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless justified in writing for urgent and compelling reasons or determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government.
3.Resolution Timeline: The agency’s goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from the 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.