Canned and Frozen Fruit for Domestic Food Assistance Programs
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 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Agricultural Marketing Service, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Canned and Frozen Fruit to support Domestic Food Assistance Programs. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. Offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Offers are due by April 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks commercial products, specifically canned and frozen fruit, for domestic food assistance. The relevant NAICS codes are 311411 (Canned Fruit and Vegetable Manufacturing) and 311421 (Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB) - Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Solicitation Number: 2000011280
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Offers Due: April 28, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: April 14, 2026
Evaluation
As an Invitation for Bid (IFB), award will typically be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable, and responsible offeror. Provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference and can be accessed at www.acquisition.gov.
Additional Notes
Interested parties are encouraged to review the full text of provisions and clauses. The USDA Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) is available for addressing concerns regarding solicitations or contract awards. Protesters can engage informally with the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman, or file a formal agency protest. Formal protests under OPAP should be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer, Nicholas Cavazos (Nicholas.Cavazos@usda.gov). Protests must adhere to FAR 33.104(a)(3) and specified timeframes. Initiating a protest with USDA implies agreement not to pursue the same matter with external forums while the agency protest is pending.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Nicholas Cavazos (Nicholas.Cavazos@usda.gov, 970-416-4691)
- Secondary Contact: Ashley Train (ashley.train@usda.gov, 771-241-5650)