SHELL EGGS for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

This solicitation, numbered 12-3J14-26-B-0361, seeks bids for shell eggs intended for use in domestic food assistance programs and is issued as a combined synopsis and solicitation under FAR part 5.101(d), with no separate written documentation to follow. The acquisition is designated as a partial small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, meaning only eligible small business concerns may submit offers. The NAICS code 311999 applies, and the contract is managed by the USDA AMS 3J14 office located in Washington, DC. Responses must be submitted by July 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM Eastern Time, with the solicitation posted on July 16, 2026. Primary and secondary points of contact are provided for inquiries, and all terms are governed by provisions and clauses referenced from www.acquisition.gov. The USDA’s Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) provides a structured process for resolving concerns related to this procurement, encouraging parties to first engage with the Contracting Officer informally before escalating to a formal protest. Formal protests must include all information required by FAR 33.104(a)(3), be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer, and be filed within applicable timelines. Protest submission suspends contract award or performance unless the government determines urgent or compelling reasons justify continuing. The agency aims to resolve protests within 35 calendar days. By filing a protest with the USDA, the protester waives the right to pursue the same issue with the Government Accountability Office or any other external forum while the agency protest remains active.