Chicken Fajita Strips for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

This solicitation, numbered 12-3J14-26-B-0374, is a combined synopsis and invitation for bid issued under FAR 5.101(d) for Chicken Fajita Strips intended for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. The acquisition is exclusively set aside for small business concerns, with the North American Industry Classification System code 311615, and no separate written solicitation will be issued. Offers must be submitted by the deadline of August 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., and all terms, provisions, and clauses are incorporated by reference, with full text available electronically through www.acquisition.gov. The contracting activity is managed by the USDA AMS 3J14 office located in Washington, D.C., and inquiries should be directed to the primary point of contact, Kennetta Boone, or secondary contact, Carrie Meyers. The USDA has established a two-tiered protest resolution process to ensure fair and transparent procurement practices. Concerns regarding the solicitation must first be submitted to the Contracting Officer under Tier 1, with a goal of resolution within ten business days; this step does not suspend deadlines or performance. If unresolved, a formal written agency protest may be filed under Tier 2, either with the Contracting Officer or the USDA Independent Review Authority, with the protester required to specify their preferred review forum. Protests must include all required information per FAR 33.104-4(a)(3) and be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer. Filing a protest with USDA prohibits simultaneous submission to the Government Accountability Office or any other external forum, and failure to comply results in dismissal. Agency protests are typically resolved within 35 business days, and contract awards or performance are suspended during review unless the government justifies an exception for urgent or compelling reasons.