Section 32 Chicken And Other Chicken Products

The contract solicitation number 12-3J14-26-B-0266 issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites bids for commercial procurement of Section 32 Chicken and other chicken products. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation intended for commercial products or services, and no separate written solicitation will follow. The acquisition is not reserved for small business concerns and references standard federal provisions and clauses accessible electronically. The response deadline for interested bidders is May 15, 2026, with the posting date of May 4, 2026. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 311615 and is managed by the USDA AMS 3J14 office located in Washington, D.C. Primary contact for inquiries is Wayne Wright, with Carrie Meyers as a secondary contact. The USDA emphasizes its commitment to fairness and timeliness in the procurement process and provides a structured process for addressing disputes through its Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP). This program offers an alternative dispute resolution path before resorting to litigation or external protest forums like the Government Accountability Office. Interested parties are encouraged to first contact the Contracting Officer with concerns; if unresolved, they may escalate to the USDA Ombudsman for informal or formal protest review. Formal protests must comply with specified Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements, and protest filings suspend contract award or performance unless exceptions apply. Filing a protest with USDA requires agreeing not to pursue the same issue externally until the agency protest concludes. This mechanism aims to resolve procurement disputes efficiently, typically within 35 calendar days from filing.