Chicken And Other 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 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service is soliciting offers for Bulk Chicken And Other Chicken Products. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB). This acquisition is not set aside for small business concerns. Offers are due by March 18, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the provision of Bulk Chicken And Other Chicken Products as specified in Solicitation number 12-3J14-26-B-0172 (WBSCM ID 2000011210).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB)
- Solicitation Number: 12-3J14-26-B-0172
- Set-Aside: Not set aside
- Offers Due: March 18, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: March 5, 2026
- Product Service Code: 8905 (Meat, Poultry, And Fish)
Evaluation
This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB), indicating that award will typically be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable, and responsible offeror.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov. The USDA has an Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) to address protest issues internally. Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns with the Contracting Officer first. If unresolved, informal or formal protests can be filed with the USDA Ombudsman. Formal protests with the Ombudsman may suspend contract award/performance and aim for resolution within 35 calendar days. Protesters must use best efforts to resolve concerns with the Contracting Officer before filing a formal protest. Filing with the USDA means the protester agrees not to pursue the same matter with the GAO or other external forums concurrently.