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SECTION 32 PORK for use in the Domestic Food Assistance Programs

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12-3J14-26-B-0434Federal

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AI Contract Overview

Solicitation number 12-3J14-26-B-0434 is an invitation for bid issued by the USDA for the procurement of ham products to be used in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. This combined synopsis and solicitation serves as the sole request for offers, covering both entitlement and purchases under Section 32 authority. The acquisition is open to all qualified bidders and is not set aside for small business concerns. The response deadline for this opportunity is September 25, 2026. The USDA has established a two-tier dispute resolution process for interested parties, beginning with an informal resolution through the Contracting Officer and escalating to a formal agency protest if necessary. All inquiries and submissions should be directed to the identified points of contact, Chyra Lewis and Wendy Penn.

General Info

USDA solicitation 12-3J14-26-B-0434 for ham products; bid deadline is September 25, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

Contract Value

$504,000

NAICS

311612 - Meat Processed from Carcasses

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

JBS USA FOOD COMPANY

Award Issued Date

09/28/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

No documents available

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Timeline

PhaseAwarded

PostedSep 22

Combined Synopsis

AwardedSep 28

Contract was awarded

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Organization & Contact Information

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

Wendy Penn

Full Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 5.101(d). 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-0434 is issued as an invitation for bid (IFB) for Ham products. This solicitation includes both entitlement and purchases issued under the authority of Section 32.

This acquisition is not 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 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is committed to fair, transparent, and efficient acquisitions. Interested parties with concerns about this solicitation are encouraged to seek resolution through the following USDA procedures.

Tier 1: Contracting Officer Concern Resolution

Submission: Interested parties with concerns about either the solicitation or subsequent award should first submit their concern directly to the Contracting Officer, providing sufficient detail to allow the Contracting Officer to understand and assess the issue.

Process: The Contracting Officer will review the concern, seek clarification as needed, and engage with the interested party to attempt prompt resolution.

Review Timeline: The Contracting Officer will make every effort to provide a response or resolution within 10 business days of receiving the concern.

Effect on Award or Performance: Tier 1 engagement is not considered an official notification of filing an agency protest and does not pause solicitation deadlines, delay award decisions, or suspend contract performance.

Next Steps: If the matter cannot be resolved at Tier 1, the interested party may file a written agency protest under Tier 2.

USDA encourages all parties to seek resolution with the Contracting Officer before filing an agency protest.

Tier 2: Agency Protest

If concerns cannot be resolved at Tier 1, an interested party may file a written agency protest with either the Contracting Officer or the USDA Independent Review Authority. The decision by the USDA Independent Review Authority is an alternative to a decision by the Contracting Officer. The USDA Independent Review Authority will not consider an appeal of the Contracting Officer’s decision on an agency protest.

The protest must state whether the protester elects review by the Contracting Officer, by the UDSA Independent Review Authority. If no election is stated, the Contracting Officer will decide the protest.

Required Information: Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.104-4 (a)(3). Failure to submit the required information may result in a delay or dismissal of the protest.

Submission: Agency protests should be submitted electronically to Sign up to see this detail and the Contracting Officer.

Timeliness: Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR 33.104.

Effect on Award or Performance: Contract awards or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless justified in writing for urgent and compelling reasons or determined to be in the best interest of the Government.

Review Timeline: USDA strives to resolve agency-level protests within 35 business days of receipt.

Election of Forum: By filing a protest with USDA, the protesters agree not to file a protest on the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or any other external forum while the agency protest is pending. If such a protest is filed externally, the USDA agency protest will be dismissed.

Questions: Questions regarding this notice or protest procedures should be directed to the Contracting Officer identified in this solicitation.