Corn Products and Sunflower Seed Butter for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
Overview
Buyer
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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), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Solicitation Number: 12-3J14-26-B-0291) as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Corn Products and Sunflower Seed Butter. These commodities are intended for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs under the AMS Master Invitation for Bids Domestic Commodity Procurement. This acquisition is not for small business concerns. Offers are due by June 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the supply of Corn Products and Sunflower Seed Butter to support Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB) / Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Solicitation Number: 12-3J14-26-B-0291
- Set-Aside: Not for small business concerns
- Offer Due: June 8, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: June 5, 2026
Additional Information
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov.
Agency Protest Information: The USDA Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) provides an alternative dispute resolution process. Interested parties should first contact the Contracting Officer. If concerns remain, the USDA Ombudsman can be contacted for informal resolution or a formal agency protest. Formal protests can be filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman (SPE.inquiry@usda.gov) and must adhere to FAR 33.104 requirements and timelines. Protests filed with USDA preclude pursuing the same matter with GAO or other external forums while pending.