Cooked Meats: Pulled Chicken, Pulled Pork & Beef Crumbles 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), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (IFB No. 12-3J14-26-B-0232) for Cooked Meats: Pulled Chicken, Pulled Pork & Beef Crumbles. These products are intended for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by May 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks offers for the supply of cooked meat products, specifically:
- Pulled Chicken
- Pulled Pork
- Beef Crumbles These items 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-0232 (WBSCM NO: 2000011286)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Offers Due: May 7, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: April 28, 2026
Additional Notes
This acquisition incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov. The USDA also provides an Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism. Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns informally with the Contracting Officer or formally with the Ombudsman. Formal protests must adhere to FAR 33.104 guidelines and be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer.