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Bottled and Frozen Juice for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
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This solicitation, numbered 12-3J14-26-B-0230, is a combined synopsis and invitation for bids issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service for the procurement of bottled and frozen juice intended for use in domestic food assistance programs. The requirement is exclusively set aside for small business concerns and is being conducted under the provisions of FAR Part 5.101(d), with no separate written solicitation to be issued. Bids must be submitted by the deadline of 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 30, 2026, with the solicitation posted on April 24, 2026, and aligned with the latest version of the Master Invitation for Bids document. The NAICS code 311421 applies to this acquisition, and responses are to be directed to the designated point of contact at the USDA AMS office in Washington, D.C. The USDA has established a formal Agency Protest Program to resolve concerns internally before considering external channels such as the Government Accountability Office. Protesters are expected to first attempt informal resolution with the Contracting Officer and, if unresolved, may file a formal protest either with the Contracting Officer or the USDA Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Protests must include all required information under FAR 33.104(a)(3), be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer, and adhere to strict timeliness requirements. Submission of a formal protest with the USDA precludes concurrent action with external forums; should an external protest be filed, the agency protest is automatically dismissed. The agency commits to resolving formal protests within 35 calendar days, during which contract award or performance will be suspended unless explicitly justified as necessary for urgent or compelling reasons.
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$1,776,711.46NAICS
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Amendment 1 – 04/24/2026 - This amendment is issued to update the Master Invitation for Bids - Domestic document to the latest version published 04/24/2026.
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 2000011284 is issued as an invitation for bid (IFB) for Bottled and Frozen Juice.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Ombudsman Program
The USDA is committed to issuing solicitations and awarding contracts in a fair and prompt manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to address protest issues within the agency, providing an alternative to costly and time-consuming litigation. Operating independently, OPAP offers relief comparable to that granted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns through USDA’s internal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums such as the GAO. Concerns may be addressed informally or through a formal agency protest filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman.
Informal Forum with the Ombudsman
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 OPAP 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 SPE.inquiry@usda.gov 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.
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