Dried Beans, Peas and Lentils for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

This solicitation, numbered 12-3J14-26-B-0345, is a combined synopsis and invitation for bid issued under FAR Part 12 for the procurement of dried beans, peas, and lentils to support domestic food assistance programs. The acquisition is specifically set aside for small business concerns, and offers must be submitted by the deadline of July 24, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET. The solicitation is issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) from its office in Washington, DC, with Leeanna Balsley as the primary point of contact and David Cottrell as the secondary contact. All provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference and accessible electronically via www.acquisition.gov, and no separate written solicitation will be issued. The NAICS code 311999 applies to this procurement. The USDA has established the Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) to provide an internal, alternative dispute resolution mechanism for vendors who believe the solicitation or award process was unfair. Interested parties are first encouraged to resolve concerns informally with the Contracting Officer. If unresolved, they may escalate to the Ombudsman through an informal inquiry or file a formal protest. Formal protests must be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer, include all information required by FAR 33.104(a)(3), and be filed within prescribed time limits. Suspension of contract award or performance may occur during a formal protest unless justified otherwise. Agencies are committed to resolving protests within 35 calendar days, and filing a protest with USDA precludes concurrent action with the Government Accountability Office or other external forums.