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Section 32 Bottled Concord Grape Juice for Domestic Food Assistance Programs

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12-3J14-26-B-0416Federal

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Solicitation number 12-3J14-26-B-0416 is an invitation for bid issued by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service for the procurement of bottled Concord Grape juice under Section 32 authority for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. This combined synopsis and solicitation is set aside for small business concerns and requires responses by September 11, 2026. The acquisition process includes a structured two-tier protest system to ensure transparency and fairness. Interested parties are encouraged to first seek resolution through the Contracting Officer at Tier 1 before escalating to a formal agency protest at Tier 2 via the USDA Independent Review Authority. All protests must adhere to FAR 33.104 guidelines and be submitted electronically to the designated USDA inquiry address.

General Info

USDA small business bid for bottled Concord Grape juice due September 11, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

NAICS

311411 - Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

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PostedSep 4

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AwardedOct 22

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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

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Ashley Train

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Kelli Dawkins

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