Condensed CANNED Vegetable SOUP
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), specifically the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Invitation for Bid - IFB) for Condensed Canned Vegetable SOUP. This acquisition is not a set-aside for small business concerns or service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Offers are due by April 30, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks bids for the supply of Condensed Canned Vegetable SOUP. This is a solicitation for commercial products, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Invitation for Bid - IFB)
- Set-Aside: None (Not a set-aside)
- Response Due: April 30, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
- Published: April 27, 2026
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, which can be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
Additional Notes
The USDA offers an Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) to address protest issues internally. Interested parties are encouraged to first direct concerns to the Contracting Officer. If unresolved, informal contact or a formal agency protest can be filed with the USDA Ombudsman. Formal protests must adhere to FAR 33.104(a)(3) requirements and timeliness, and can be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer. Initiating a protest with USDA means the protester agrees not to pursue the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or any other external forum while the agency protest is pending.