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Section 32 Catfish Products

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12-3J14-26-B-0396Federal

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Solicitation number 12-3J14-26-B-0396 is an invitation for bid issued by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service for Section 32 Catfish Products. This combined synopsis and solicitation serves as the sole request for offers, with a response deadline of August 31, 2026. The acquisition is designated as a total set-aside for small business concerns under NAICS code 311710. The contract outlines a specific two-tier process for resolving concerns and filing agency protests. Tier 1 requires interested parties to first seek resolution directly with the Contracting Officer. If unresolved, parties may proceed to Tier 2 by filing a formal written agency protest with either the Contracting Officer or the USDA Independent Review Authority. Protests filed under Tier 2 may suspend contract awards or performance unless urgent needs are justified in writing.

General Info

USDA small business bid for Section 32 Catfish Products; deadline August 31, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

Contract Value

$9,969,300

NAICS

311710 - Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging

Place of Performance

DC

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

AMERICAS CATCH INC

Award Issued Date

09/04/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PhaseAwarded

PostedAug 13

Combined Synopsis

AwardedSep 4

Contract was awarded

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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

Contacts

Chyra Lewis

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Wendy Penn

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