Section 32 Fresh Table Grapes
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This solicitation, numbered 12-3J14-26-B-0318, is a combined synopsis and invitation for bid for Fresh Table Grapes under Section 32, issued by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. It is exclusively set aside for small business concerns and serves as the sole solicitation document, with no separate written solicitation to follow. An administrative amendment effective July 1, 2026, updates the bid item numbers referenced in the solicitation, with the revised list found on pages 5 through 16, though no changes have been made to the quantity of goods requested. All offers must be submitted by the deadline of July 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The procurement is governed by Part 12 procedures for commercial products and services, and all applicable provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference via www.acquisition.gov. The USDA has established an internal Agency Protests Ombudsman Program to resolve concerns regarding fairness or procedural defects in this procurement. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to first raise issues informally with the Contracting Officer before escalating to the Ombudsman. Formal protests must be filed in accordance with FAR 33.104, include all required information, and be submitted electronically to both the Ombudsman and the Contracting Officer. Protest submissions are subject to strict timelines, and filing with the USDA precludes concurrent filings with the Government Accountability Office or other external bodies. The agency aims to resolve formal protests within 35 calendar days, and contract performance may be suspended during this period unless an urgent governmental interest justifies continuation. Primary contact for questions is Nick Wiber, with Samantha Klagenberg as secondary point of contact, and all documents are accessible through the provided SAM.gov link.
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Amendment1 (07/01/2026) This amendment is issued to:
1. Complete an administrative update to orders on solicitation. Orders are now updated with new Bid Item numbers. See pages 5 through 16 on the solicitation for updated Bid Item numbers.
2. There is no change in solicitation quantity.
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12-3J14-26-B-0318 is issued as an invitation for bid (IFB) for Fresh Table Grapes under Section 32.
This acquisition is 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.