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, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) 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 June 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks bids for the provision of frozen and fresh raw beef products. These products are intended for use in various domestic assistance programs administered by the USDA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB) - Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Solicitation Number: 12-3J14-26-B-0286
- Set-Aside: Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 8905 (Meat, Poultry, And Fish)
- Response Due: June 26, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: June 18, 2026
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov. The USDA also highlights its Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP), which offers an internal alternative to resolve procurement concerns. Interested parties are encouraged to first contact the Contracting Officer for informal resolution. If unresolved, formal protests can be filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman. Protests filed with the Ombudsman should be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer, adhering to FAR 33.104(a)(3) and specified timelines. Initiating a protest with USDA precludes pursuing the same matter with external forums like the GAO while the agency protest is pending.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Kevin Day (kevin.day@usda.gov, 202-690-3154)
- Secondary Contact: Carrie Meyers (carrie.meyers@usda.gov)