Evaporated Milk and Ultra High Temperature Milk Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is soliciting bids for Evaporated Milk and Ultra High Temperature Milk Products to support domestic food assistance programs under solicitation number 12-3J14-26-B-0353, issued as an invitation for bid with no separate written solicitation. This acquisition is not set aside for small businesses and is classified under NAICS code 311514, targeting commercial products for institutional use. The solicitation was posted on July 17, 2026, and responses are due by July 31, 2026, with performance to be carried out under the oversight of the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service in Washington, D.C. All provisions and clauses referenced in the solicitation are accessible via www.acquisition.gov, and offers must comply with federal procurement regulations without additional documentation. The USDA has established an internal Agency Protests program through its Ombudsman Program to provide an alternative dispute resolution process for concerns related to procurement fairness. Interested parties are encouraged to first address issues informally with the contracting officer before escalating to a formal protest filed with either the contracting officer or the Ombudsman. Formal protests require prior good faith efforts to resolve concerns and must include all information mandated by FAR 33.104(a)(3) to avoid dismissal. Protest submissions must be made electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the contracting officer, and agency protests take precedence over external filings—once filed internally, external actions with the GAO or other forums are preempted. The USDA aims to resolve formal protests within 35 calendar days, with contract awards or performance suspended during review unless waived for urgent or compelling reasons. Primary point of contact is Michael Eichorst, with Jenny Babiuch as secondary contact for inquiries.