FROZEN COOKED BEEF PRODUCTS for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

This contract solicitation, issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is an invitation for bid (IFB) for frozen cooked beef products intended for use in domestic food assistance programs. The solicitation number is 12-3J14-26-B-0251, with a response deadline of May 8, 2026. It is a combined synopsis/solicitation, meaning this announcement serves as the sole solicitation document, and no separate written solicitation will follow. The procurement is set aside for small business concerns and incorporates federal clauses and provisions accessible online. The agency's office managing the solicitation is located in Washington, D.C., and primary contact personnel include Angela Pearson and Carrie Meyers. The USDA emphasizes fair and prompt procurement through its Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP), which provides a structured process for addressing concerns related to the solicitation or contract awards before engaging in formal litigation. Interested parties are encouraged to first communicate issues with the Contracting Officer and, if unresolved, escalate to the Ombudsman. Formal protests must follow specific Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines, include required information, and be filed within prescribed timelines. Contract award or performance may be suspended during protest resolution unless urgent reasons justify continuation. Filing a protest with USDA precludes pursuing the same matter with external bodies such as the Government Accountability Office until the agency process is complete.