Bulk Potatoes for Further Processing
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (IFB 12-3J14-26-B-0163) for the purchase of Bulk Potatoes for Further Processing. This opportunity is a Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Offers are due by March 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the acquisition of bulk potatoes intended for further processing.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Invitation for Bid - IFB)
- Solicitation Number: 12-3J14-26-B-0163
- Set-Aside: Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Offers Due: March 20, 2026, 8:00 PM ET
- Published: March 5, 2026
Submission & Protests
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference and can be accessed at www.acquisition.gov.
The USDA Ombudsman Program is available for addressing agency protests. Interested parties should first direct concerns to the Contracting Officer. If unresolved, the USDA Ombudsman can be contacted for informal resolution or a formal agency protest. Formal protests can be filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman (SPE.inquiry@usda.gov) and must adhere to FAR 33.104(a)(3) and timeliness requirements. Filing an agency protest with USDA precludes pursuing the same matter with the GAO or other external forums while the agency protest is pending.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Claudius Price (claudius.l.price@usda.gov)
- Secondary Contact: David Cottrell (david.cottrell@usda.gov, 202-260-9183)