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Various Commodities for use in International Food Assistance Programs

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12-1NFP-26-B-0015Federal

Submission Closed05/19/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

This solicitation, numbered 12-1NFP-26-B-0015, is a combined synopsis and invitation for bid issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service for various food commodities to support international food assistance programs. The acquisition is partially set aside for small business concerns under the Small Business Performance program, with NAICS code 311211, and no separate written solicitation will be issued. Bids must be submitted by May 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with the opportunity originating from the USDA AMS office in Washington, D.C. The contract will involve multiple commodities, and all relevant provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference and available via acquisition.gov. The USDA has established an Internal Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests to provide an accessible, internal alternative to external litigation, encouraging early resolution through informal discussions with the Contracting Officer, Travis Cathey, or Melvin Smith. If concerns remain unresolved, a formal protest may be filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman, and award or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless waived for urgent or compelling reasons. Protests must include all required information per FAR 33.104(a)(3), be filed within the timelines specified in FAR, and must be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer. Initiating a protest with the USDA bars the protester from pursuing the same issue with the Government Accountability Office or any other external forum while the agency protest is pending, and the USDA aims to resolve all protests within 35 calendar days of filing.

General Info

USDA invites bids for international food commodities, small business set-aside, deadline May 19, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14View Agency

Contract Value

$2,155,055.7

NAICS

311211 - Flour MillingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

SBP

Awardee

EDESIA, INC.View Profile

Award Issued Date

05/20/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Timeline

2 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedMay 12

Combined Synopsis

Amendment 1May 15

Contract was updated

Amendment 2May 18

Contract was updated

Response DeadlineMay 19

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/19/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ams 3J14

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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

Contacts

Travis Cathey

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Melvin Smith

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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 12-1NFP-26-B-0015 is issued as a invitation for bid (IFB) for multiple commodities for food assistance programs.

This acquisition is partially 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 USDA is committed to issuing solicitations and awarding contracts in a fair and prompt manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to address protest issues within the agency, providing an alternative to costly and time-consuming litigation. Operating independently, OPAP offers relief comparable to that granted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns through USDA’s internal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums such as the GAO. Concerns may be addressed informally or through a formal agency protest filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman. Informal Forum with the Ombudsman

1. Initial Point of Contact: Interested parties who believe a specific USDA procurement isunfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer.

2. Escalation: If the Contracting Officer is unable to address their concerns, interested partiesare encouraged to contact the USDA Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informalprocess, the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Utilization ofthe informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a formal protest withthe agency or other forums.

3. Required Information: To ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide thefollowing information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office,Contracting Officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable).

Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman

1. Effort to Resolve: Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first usetheir best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open andfrank discussions.

2. Independent Review: If the protester’s concerns remain unresolved, an IndependentReview is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest witheither the Contracting Officer or, alternatively, with the Ombudsman under the OPAPprogram. Contract awards or performance will be suspended during the protest periodunless justified in writing for urgent and compelling reasons or determined in writing to be inthe best interest of the Government.

3. Resolution Timeline: The agency’s goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days fromthe date of filing.

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

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

6. Submission: Formal protests under the OPAP program should be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer.

Election of Forum. By initiating a protest with the USDA, the protester agrees not to pursue the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or any other external forum while the agency protest is pending. If a protest is filed externally, the agency protest will be dismissed.