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Section 32 Shrimp for Domestic Food Assistance Programs

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12-3J14-26-B-0418Federal

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Solicitation number 12-3J14-26-B-0418 is an invitation for bid issued by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service for the procurement of shrimp products intended for domestic food assistance programs. This combined synopsis and solicitation serves as the sole request for offers, with a response deadline of September 11, 2026. The acquisition is open to all interested parties and is not set aside for small business concerns. The USDA has established a 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 agency protest with either the Contracting Officer or the USDA Independent Review Authority. Protests must be submitted electronically and adhere to FAR 33.104 timelines to be considered.

General Info

USDA solicitation 12-3J14-26-B-0418 for shrimp products; response deadline is September 11, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

Contract Value

$6,207,000

NAICS

311710 - Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging

Place of Performance

DC

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

LAFITTE FROZEN FOODS CORPORATION

Award Issued Date

09/17/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

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PhaseAwarded

PostedSep 3

Combined Synopsis

AwardedSep 17

Contract was awarded

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Organization & Contact Information

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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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