Peanut Products and Sunflower Butter for Domestic Food Assistance Programs

This solicitation, numbered 12-3J14-26-B-0367, invites bids for Peanut Products and Sunflower Butter to support domestic food assistance programs under a combined synopsis and solicitation issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service. The acquisition is partially set aside for small business concerns, and all offers must be submitted by August 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The North American Industry Classification System code is 311911, indicating the products fall under the snack food manufacturing category. This is the only solicitation document issued; no additional written documents will be provided, and all terms, conditions, provisions, and clauses are incorporated by reference and accessible through www.acquisition.gov. The USDA Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests provides an internal alternative dispute resolution process for vendors who believe the procurement process is unfair or flawed. Prior to initiating any formal protest, interested parties are expected to first raise concerns with the designated Contracting Officer. If unresolved, vendors may pursue an informal review with the Ombudsman or escalate to a formal protest filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman. Formal protests must include all required information per FAR 33.104(a)(3), be filed within prescribed timeframes, and be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer. Submission of a formal agency protest precludes concurrent filing at the Government Accountability Office or any other external forum. Contract performance may be suspended during protest review unless the agency determines compelling reasons exist to proceed. The USDA aims to resolve all protests within 35 calendar days. Primary point of contact is Philip Helmer, with Jenny Babiuch as secondary contact, both reachable via USDA email addresses.