Cooked Meats: Beef Crumbles & Pulled Pork for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
Overview
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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, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Solicitation Number 12-3J14-26-B-0279, for Cooked Meats: Beef Crumbles & Pulled Pork. These products are intended for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by June 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks qualified small business concerns to provide cooked beef crumbles and pulled pork. The products will support various domestic food assistance initiatives managed by the USDA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB) / Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Solicitation Number: 12-3J14-26-B-0279 (WBSCM NO. 2000011343)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: June 5, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: May 22, 2026
Additional Information
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference and can be accessed at www.acquisition.gov. The USDA Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests is available for dispute resolution, encouraging informal resolution with the Contracting Officer first, followed by formal protest options with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman.