CHICKEN AND CHICKEN PRODUCTS (BULK)
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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is seeking bids for Chicken and Chicken Products (BULK) under Solicitation Number 12-3J14-26-B-0202 (WBSCM ID 2000011245). This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for commercial products, and it is not set aside for small business concerns. Offers are due by April 9, 2026, 6:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the procurement of bulk chicken and chicken products. The acquisition is prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 for commercial products or commercial services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB)
- Solicitation Number: 12-3J14-26-B-0202
- Set-Aside: None (Not set aside for small business concerns)
- Response Due: April 9, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: April 1, 2026
- Product Service Code: 8905 (Meat, Poultry, And Fish)
Evaluation
As an Invitation for Bid (IFB), award will typically be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable, and responsible offeror. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov.
Additional Notes
The USDA Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) is available to address protest issues. Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns informally with the Contracting Officer first, then with the Ombudsman. Formal protests can be filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman, with specific requirements for information and timeliness as outlined in FAR 33.104. Protests filed with the USDA preclude pursuing the same matter with the GAO or other external forums while the agency protest is pending.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Wayne Wright (wayne.wright@usda.gov, (540) 681-2598)
- Secondary Contact: Carrie Meyers (carrie.meyers@usda.gov)