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Section 32 FROZEN BLACKBERRIES

Awarded

12-3J14-26-B-0399Federal

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Solicitation number 12-3J14-26-B-0399 is a combined synopsis and invitation for bid issued by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service for the procurement of frozen blackberries under Section 32. The contract incorporates the updated Master Invitation for Bids for Domestic Commodity Procurement effective August 28, 2026. Recent amendments have expanded the acceptable blackberry varieties to include Columbia Star, Hull, and Loch Ness, and have removed previous specific time limits for frozen product acceptance in favor of the standard Commodity Specification for Frozen Fruit. The procurement process follows a structured dispute resolution system consisting of two tiers: an initial informal resolution with the Contracting Officer and a formal agency protest process. Bidders must adhere to the guidelines set forth in FAR 33.104 for protests. This solicitation is open for responses until September 1, 2026, and is managed by the Department of Agriculture in Washington, DC.

General Info

USDA solicitation for Section 32 frozen blackberries with bids due September 1, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

Contract Value

$1,978,594.46

NAICS

311411 - Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

Award Issued Date

09/16/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

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Timeline

2 updates

PhaseAwarded

PostedAug 19

Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedAug 26

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedAug 28

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AwardedSep 16

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

Ashley Train

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Kelli Dawkins

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Full Description

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https://api.sam.gov/prod/opportunities/v1/noticedesc?noticeid=209b5244e31f4281826c45d06b7e9d05

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