Turkey and Turkey Products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs

This solicitation, issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) under solicitation number 12-3J14-26-B-0244, seeks bids for turkey and turkey products intended for use in domestic food assistance programs. The acquisition is structured as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) and is not restricted or set aside for small business concerns. It incorporates standard government provisions and clauses by reference, with the full details accessible online. The solicitation was posted on April 28, 2026, and proposals must be submitted by May 7, 2026, with no separate written solicitation to follow. The USDA emphasizes a fair and transparent procurement process and provides a structured mechanism for addressing protests through its Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP). Interested parties with concerns are encouraged to initially contact the Contracting Officer and, if unresolved, can seek informal or formal resolution through the Ombudsman. Formal protests require adherence to specific guidelines and must be filed within established timeframes. Protesters who choose to pursue an agency protest agree to refrain from simultaneous external protests before the Government Accountability Office or other forums. Key contacts for this solicitation include Kennetta Boone and Carrie Meyers, who can assist with questions or concerns related to the procurement.