FROZEN BEEF COARSE GROUND 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 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 for Domestic Assistance Programs. This opportunity is a partial set-aside for small business concerns. Offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Offers are due by June 26, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the provision of Frozen and Fresh Raw Beef Products, intended for use in Domestic Assistance Programs. The specific requirements for these products will be detailed within the solicitation documents.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB)
- Solicitation Number: 12-3J14-26-B-0311
- Set-Aside: Partial Small Business Set-Aside
- Offers Due: June 26, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
- Published: June 18, 2026, 8:12 PM UTC
- Product Service Code: 8905 (Meat, Poultry, And Fish)
Evaluation
As an Invitation for Bid (IFB), award will typically be made to the responsible bidder whose bid conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and price-related factors.
Additional Notes
This acquisition incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov. The USDA has an Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) to address protest issues. Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns informally with the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman before filing a formal 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 information requirements. Filing a protest with USDA means the protester agrees not to pursue the same matter with the GAO or other external forums while the agency protest is pending.