Dried Fruit Products, Solicitation Number 2000011304
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, is issuing a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Invitation for Bid - IFB) for Dried Fruit Products. This opportunity, solicitation number 2000011304, is a Partial Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Responses are due by May 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of Dried Fruit products.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Invitation for Bid - IFB)
- Set-Aside: Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product/Service Code: 8915 (Fruits And Vegetables)
- Response Due: May 5, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: April 23, 2026
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC, United States
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 acquisition incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov.
Agency Protest Information: The USDA offers an Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) as an alternative to litigation. Interested parties should first direct concerns to the Contracting Officer. If unresolved, informal or formal protests can be filed with the USDA Ombudsman. Formal protests must adhere to FAR 33.104(a)(3) and be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer. Filing with USDA means agreeing not to pursue the same matter with the GAO or other external forums while the agency protest is pending.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Genesys Corrado (Genesys.Corrado@usda.gov, 202-690-3138)
- Secondary Contact: Samantha Klagenberg (samantha.klagenberg@usda.gov, 970-222-5931)