DRY EDIBLE BEANS
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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Solicitation Number 2000011260, for Dry Edible Beans. This acquisition is a set-aside for small business concerns and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Offers are due by April 24, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of Dry Edible Beans, falling under Product and Service Code 8915 (Fruits And Vegetables).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Invitation for Bid (IFB)
- Set-Aside: Small Business and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Response Due: April 24, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: April 14, 2026
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov. The announcement also details the USDA Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP). Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns with the Contracting Officer first. If unresolved, the USDA Ombudsman can be contacted for informal resolution or 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 timelines and requirements. Filing a protest with USDA implies agreement not to pursue the same matter with external forums like the GAO while the agency protest is pending.
Contact Information
- Primary: Claudius Price (claudius.l.price@usda.gov, 816-823-2485)
- Secondary: David Cottrell (david.cottrell@usda.gov, 202-260-9183)