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FROZEN COOKED BEEF PRODUCTS for National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs

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12-3J14-26-B-0415Federal

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Solicitation number 12-3J14-26-B-0415 is an invitation for bid issued by the USDA for the procurement of frozen cooked beef products to support the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. This acquisition is specifically set aside for small business concerns and serves as a combined synopsis and solicitation, meaning no separate written solicitation will be issued. The response deadline for this opportunity is September 15, 2026. The contract outlines a structured two-tier process for resolving concerns and filing agency protests through the USDA Ombudsman Program. Tier 1 involves direct resolution with the Contracting Officer, while Tier 2 allows for a formal written agency protest submitted to the Contracting Officer or the USDA Independent Review Authority. Interested parties are encouraged to seek resolution at the first tier before escalating to a formal protest, which may suspend contract awards or performance during the review period.

General Info

USDA small business bid for frozen cooked beef products due September 15, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

Contract Value

$4,997,630.8

NAICS

311612 - Meat Processed from Carcasses

Place of Performance

DC

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

GOODMAN FOOD PRODUCTS, INC.

Award Issued Date

09/17/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

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PhaseAwarded

PostedSep 1

Combined Synopsis

AwardedSep 17

Contract was awarded

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

Contacts

Angela Pearson

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Wendy Penn

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Full Description

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https://api.sam.gov/prod/opportunities/v1/noticedesc?noticeid=a8df3e4001664fb1a4c36be6a92e4cc1

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