Bison Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

This solicitation, numbered 12-3J14-26-B-0378, seeks bids for bison products to be used in domestic food assistance programs and is exclusively set aside for small business concerns. Issued as a combined synopsis and solicitation under FAR Part 5.101(d), it serves as the sole official request for offers with no separate written solicitation to follow. The procurement is managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s AMS 3J14 office in Washington, D.C., with a response deadline of August 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The NAICS code 311612 identifies the industry category for this acquisition, and all offers must comply with the provisions and clauses referenced in the solicitation, accessible electronically through www.acquisition.gov. The USDA has established a two-tiered process for addressing concerns related to this solicitation. First, any issues must be raised directly with the Contracting Officer, Kevin Day, who is obligated to respond within 10 business days. This initial step does not pause deadlines or suspend performance. If unresolved, parties may file a formal agency protest with either the Contracting Officer or the USDA Independent Review Authority, provided they specify their preferred review forum. Protests must include all required information as outlined in FAR 33.104-4(a)(3) and be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer. Protest filing suspends award and performance unless the government justifies proceeding due to urgent, compelling reasons. The USDA aims to resolve protests within 35 business days, and filing an agency protest bars simultaneous protests with the Government Accountability Office or any other external forum. Questions should be directed to the primary point of contact listed in the solicitation.