COOKED/CANNED MEATS: BEEF, PORK & CHICKEN PRODUCTS for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
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), specifically the Agricultural Marketing Service, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB), solicitation number 12-3J14-26-B-0248, for COOKED/CANNED MEATS: BEEF, PORK & CHICKEN PRODUCTS. These products are intended for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns. Offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Offers are due by May 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks bids for the supply of various cooked and canned meat products, including:
- Beef products
- Pork products
- Chicken products
These products will support the USDA's Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB)
- Solicitation Number: 12-3J14-26-B-0248
- Set-Aside: Small Business Concerns
- Offers Due: May 8, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
- Published: April 23, 2026, 5:12 PM EDT
Evaluation
As an Invitation for Bid (IFB), award will typically be made to the responsible bidder whose bid conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and price-related factors.
Additional Notes
This announcement incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The USDA also highlights its Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP), encouraging interested parties to resolve concerns through USDA's internal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums. Formal protests can be filed with the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman, with a goal to resolve protests within 35 calendar days. Protests must adhere to FAR 33.104 timeframes and submission requirements. Contact Angela Pearson (angela.pearson@usda.gov) or Carrie Meyers (carrie.meyers@usda.gov) for inquiries.