Canned and Frozen Vegetables for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and other Federal Food and Nutrition 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) has issued Amendment 1 to Solicitation Number 2000011213, extending the bid due date for Canned and Frozen Vegetables for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and other Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for an IDIQ contract, set-aside for small business concerns. The new bid due date is April 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks bids for the supply of Canned and Frozen Vegetables to support federal food and nutrition assistance programs, including the National School Lunch Program. The acquisition is structured as an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: 2000011213
- Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB) / IDIQ
- Set-Aside: Small Business Concerns
- Bid Due Date (Amended): April 2, 2026, by 8:00 PM ET
- Award Announcement/Acceptance Period (Amended): April 16, 2026
- Published Date: March 16, 2026
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The notice also details the USDA Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP), providing an alternative dispute resolution process for interested parties. Protesters are encouraged to first address concerns with the Contracting Officer before escalating to the Ombudsman. Formal protests can be filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman, with a goal to resolve protests within 35 calendar days. Protests must adhere to FAR 33.104 guidelines and be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer.