Fresh Vegetable Products
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 (Invitation for Bid - IFB) for Fresh Vegetable Products. This opportunity is a set-aside for small business concerns. Offers are due by April 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks offers for the provision of Fresh Vegetable Products (Product Service Code 8915 - Fruits And Vegetables). The specific requirements for these products are detailed in the full solicitation documents, which are incorporated by reference.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation / Invitation for Bid (IFB)
- Set-Aside: Small Business Concerns
- Response Due: April 24, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: April 14, 2026
Evaluation
As an Invitation for Bid (IFB), award will likely be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable, and responsible offeror. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov.
Additional Notes
The USDA provides an Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP). Interested parties are encouraged to first address concerns informally with the Contracting Officer, then with the Ombudsman. Formal protests can be filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman, with a goal to resolve within 35 calendar days. Protesters agree not to pursue external forums while an agency protest is pending.