Frozen and Fresh Raw Beef Products for Domestic Assistance Programs
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 (AMS), has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB), solicitation number 12-3J14-26-B-0265, for Frozen and Fresh Raw Beef Products to support Domestic Assistance Programs. This acquisition 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 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks bids for the supply of frozen and fresh raw beef products. These products are intended for various domestic assistance programs managed by the USDA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB) / Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Solicitation Number: 12-3J14-26-B-0265
- Set-Aside: Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 8905 - Meat, Poultry, And Fish
- Response Due: May 14, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: April 30, 2026
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov. The USDA encourages interested parties to utilize its Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) to resolve concerns, either informally or through a formal agency protest, before pursuing external forums. Formal protests under OPAP should be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer. The primary contact for this opportunity is Kevin Day (kevin.day@usda.gov, 202-690-3154).