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Frozen and Fresh, Raw Beef Products for Domestic Food Assistance Programs

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12-3J14-26-B-0377Federal

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is soliciting bids for frozen and fresh raw beef products to support domestic food assistance programs under solicitation number 12-3J14-26-B-0377, which is issued as a combined synopsis and solicitation in accordance with commercial acquisition procedures. This is a partial set-aside for small business concerns, and bids must be submitted by August 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 311612, and all offers must comply with the provisions and clauses incorporated by reference, accessible via www.acquisition.gov. The contract will be managed by the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service office located in Washington, D.C., with Kevin Day as the primary point of contact and Carrie Meyers as the secondary contact. Performance will occur in Washington, D.C., and offers should be submitted through the SAM.gov portal. The solicitation includes a two-tiered dispute resolution process administered by the USDA. Interested parties are first encouraged to raise concerns directly with the Contracting Officer under Tier 1, who will aim to respond within 10 business days; however, this step does not suspend solicitation timelines or award decisions. If unresolved, a formal written agency protest may be filed under Tier 2 with either the Contracting Officer or the USDA Independent Review Authority, with the protester required to specify their chosen review forum. Protests must include all information mandated by FAR 33.104-4(a)(3) and be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer within prescribed timelines. Filing a protest with USDA precludes simultaneous challenges to the Government Accountability Office or any other external body. During the protest period, contract awards or performance will be suspended unless the Government determines an urgent and compelling reason to proceed. All questions should be directed to the Contracting Officer.

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U.S. USDA seeks small business bids for fresh/frozen beef by Aug 14, 2026, for food assistance via SAM.gov.

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Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14View Agency

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311612 - Meat Processed from CarcassesView NAICS

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Washington, DC, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14
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OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA
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Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14
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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

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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 12-3J14-26-B-0377 is issued as an invitation for bid (IFB) for Frozen and Fresh, Raw Beef Products for Domestic Food Assistance Programs.


This acquisition is a partial 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 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is committed to fair, transparent, and efficient acquisitions. Interested parties with concerns about this solicitation are encouraged to seek resolution through the following USDA procedures.


Tier 1: Contracting Officer Concern Resolution


Submission: Interested parties with concerns about either the solicitation or subsequent award should first submit their concern directly to the Contracting Officer, providing sufficient detail to allow the Contracting Officer to understand and assess the issue.


Process: The Contracting Officer will review the concern, seek clarification as needed, and engage with the interested party to attempt prompt resolution.


Review Timeline: The Contracting Officer will make every effort to provide a response or resolution within 10 business days of receiving the concern.



Effect on Award or Performance: Tier 1 engagement is not considered an official notification of filing an agency protest and does not pause solicitation deadlines, delay award decisions, or suspend contract performance.


Next Steps: If the matter cannot be resolved at Tier 1, the interested party may file a written agency protest under Tier 2.


USDA encourages all parties to seek resolution with the Contracting Officer before filing an agency protest.


Tier 2: Agency Protest


If concerns cannot be resolved at Tier 1, an interested party may file a written agency protest with either the Contracting Officer or the USDA Independent Review Authority. The decision by the USDA Independent Review Authority is an alternative to a decision by the Contracting Officer. The USDA Independent Review Authority will not consider an appeal of the Contracting Officer’s
decision on an agency protest.


The protest must state whether the protester elects review by the Contracting Officer, by the UDSA Independent Review Authority. If no election is stated, the Contracting Officer will decide the protest.

Required Information: Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.104-4(a)(3). Failure to submit the required information may result in a delay or dismissal of the protest.


Submission: Agency protests should be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer.


Timeliness: Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR 33.104.


Effect on Award or Performance: Contract awards or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless justified in writing for urgent and compelling reasons or determined to be in the best interest of the Government.


Review Timeline: USDA strives to resolve agency-level protests within 35 business days of receipt.


Election of Forum: By filing a protest with USDA, the protesters agree not to file a protest on the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or any other external forum while the agency protest is pending. If such a protest is filed externally, the USDA agency protest will be dismissed.


Questions: Questions regarding this notice or protest procedures should be directed to the Contracting Officer identified in this solicitation.

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