Frozen Ground Beef Products for Domestic Food Assistance Programs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is soliciting bids for Frozen Ground Beef Products to support Domestic Food Assistance Programs under solicitation number 12-3J14-26-B-0351, issued as an Invitation for Bid with a response deadline of July 23, 2026. This acquisition is a partial small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, specifically targeting small business concerns eligible under NAICS code 311612. The solicitation is issued as a combined synopsis and solicitation with no separate written document to follow, incorporating all applicable provisions and clauses accessible through www.acquisition.gov. Performance will occur in Washington, D.C., and offers must be submitted electronically through the SAM.gov portal prior to the deadline. Primary point of contact is Kevin Day, with Carrie Meyers as secondary contact, both reachable through USDA AMS 3J14 in Washington, DC. The USDA has established an internal Alternative Dispute Resolution process through its Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests to resolve procurement concerns without resorting to external forums like the GAO. Interested parties are expected to first attempt informal resolution with the Contracting Officer before escalating to the Ombudsman, either informally or through a formal protest. Formal protests must include all information required by FAR 33.104(a)(3), be filed within prescribed timelines, and be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer. Filing a formal protest with the USDA suspends contract award or performance unless the government justifies continued activity for urgent or compelling reasons. The agency aims to resolve protests within 35 calendar days, and by initiating an agency protest, the proposer forfeits the right to pursue the same issue externally while the agency review is ongoing.