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), has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (IFB 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 29, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of Dry Edible Beans, categorized under Product Service Code 8915 (Fruits And Vegetables). The solicitation is issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) and incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Invitation for Bid - IFB)
- Solicitation Number: 2000011260
- Set-Aside: Small Business Concerns and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
- Offers Due: April 29, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
- Published: April 27, 2026
Additional Notes
The USDA provides an Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) as an alternative dispute resolution process. Interested parties should first contact the Contracting Officer. If concerns remain, informal or formal protests can be filed with the USDA Ombudsman. Formal protests must adhere to FAR 33.104(a)(3) and be submitted to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer. Filing a protest with USDA implies agreement not to pursue the same matter with external forums while the agency protest is pending.
Contact Information:
- Primary: Christopher Edwards (Christopher.Edwards3@usda.gov, 816-926-6976)
- Secondary: David Cottrell (david.cottrell@usda.gov, 202-260-9183)