Pork and Ham products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
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This solicitation, numbered 12-3J14-26-B-0368, is a combined synopsis and invitation for bid issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service for ham and pork products intended for use in domestic food assistance programs. The acquisition is structured as a partial small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, encouraging participation from small business concerns while allowing full and open competition where small businesses cannot meet all requirements. The procurement falls under NAICS code 311612 and is managed by the USDA AMS 3J14 office in Washington, DC, with a response deadline of August 6, 2026. Offers must be submitted in response to this single announcement, which serves as the complete solicitation without additional documentation. The solicitation incorporates standard federal acquisition provisions by reference, accessible via www.acquisition.gov. The USDA has established an internal Alternative Dispute Resolution process through its Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests to address concerns without resorting to external forums like the Government Accountability Office. Interested parties are first directed to engage with the Contracting Officer to resolve issues informally; if unresolved, they may escalate to a formal protest filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman. Formal protests require prior good-faith efforts to resolve concerns, must include specific information as outlined in FAR 33.104(a)(3), and are subject to strict timeliness rules. Once filed, the agency aims to resolve protests within 35 calendar days, and contract performance may be suspended during review unless the government provides written justification for continuing. By initiating a protest through the USDA, the protester waives the right to pursue the same issue externally while the agency process is active. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Chyra Lewis, with secondary support from Carrie Meyers.
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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 12-3J14-26-B-0368 is issued as an invitation for bid (IFB) for HAM & PORK PRODUCTS.
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 USDA is committed to issuing solicitations and awarding contracts in a fair and prompt manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to address protest issues within the agency, providing an alternative to costly and time-consuming litigation. Operating independently, OPAP offers relief comparable to that granted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns through USDA’s internal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums such as the GAO. Concerns may be addressed informally or through a formal agency protest filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman.
Informal Forum with the Ombudsman
1. Initial Point of Contact: Interested parties who believe a specific USDA procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer.
2. Escalation: If the Contracting Officer is unable to address their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the USDA Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process, the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Utilization of the informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a formal protest with the agency or other forums.
3. Required Information: To ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office, Contracting Officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable).
Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman
1. Effort to Resolve: Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open and frank discussions.
2. Independent Review: If the protester’s concerns remain unresolved, an Independent Review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest with either the Contracting Officer or, alternatively, with the Ombudsman under the OPAP program. Contract awards or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless justified in writing for urgent and compelling reasons or determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government.
3. Resolution Timeline: The agency’s goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from the date of filing.
4. Required Information: Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.104(a)(3). Failure to submit the required information may result in a delay or dismissal of the protest.
5. Timeliness: Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR 33.104.
6. Submission: Formal protests under the OPAP program should be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer.
Election of Forum. By initiating a protest with the USDA, the protester agrees not to pursue the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or any other external forum while the agency protest is pending. If a protest is filed externally, the agency protest will be dismissed.
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