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 USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking bids for Canned and Frozen Fruit for Domestic Food Assistance Programs under Solicitation 2000011280. This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) set aside for small business concerns. Bids are due April 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This combined synopsis/solicitation is for commercial products, specifically canned and frozen fruit, under NAICS Codes 311411 (Canned Fruit and Vegetable Manufacturing) and 311421 (Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing). The acquisition supports domestic food assistance programs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB)
- Solicitation Number: 2000011280
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Bids Due: April 28, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: April 24, 2026
Amendments
- Amendment 2 (April 24, 2026): Updates the Master Invitation for Bids - Domestic document to its latest version.
- Amendment 1 (April 14, 2026): Corrects the crop year in the tendering text from "2026 crop year" to "2025 crop year and onwards will be accepted unless otherwise noted."
Protest Information
The USDA Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) offers an alternative dispute resolution process. Interested parties should first contact the Contracting Officer. If concerns remain, informal or formal protests can be filed with the USDA Ombudsman. Formal protests may suspend contract award/performance and aim for resolution within 35 calendar days. Protesters agree not to pursue external forums while a USDA protest is pending.