FRUIT (APRICOT CANNED, APRICOT FROZEN, PEACHES FROZEN, STRAWBERRY FROZEN)

SOL #: 12-3J14-26-B-0169Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture

Agricultural Marketing Service

USDA AMS 3J14

WASHINGTON, DC, 20250, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Frozen Fruit (311411)

PSC

Fruits And Vegetables (8915)

Set Aside

Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBP)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ec09681efd3f44da98e2f156c37943dd/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 5, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 13, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 17, 2026, 8:00 PM

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 USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB), solicitation number 2000011206, for Canned and Frozen Fruit, including apricot, peaches, and strawberries. This acquisition is a Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Offers are due by March 17, 2026, 4:00 PM ET.

Scope of Work

This solicitation seeks bids for various commercial canned and frozen fruit products, specifically:

Apricot (Canned, Frozen)
Peaches (Frozen)
Strawberry (Frozen, including slices and whole IQF)

Contract & Timeline

Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB) for commercial products.
Set-Aside: Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
Response Due: March 17, 2026, 4:00 PM ET (20:00:00Z).
Published: March 13, 2026.
Amendments:
- Amendment 1 (March 6, 2026): Corrected 'Estimated CS' and 'Maximum CS' fields for specific strawberry items (60: STRAWBERRY SLICES UNSWT CTN-6/5 LB and 70: STRAWBERRY WHOLE UNSWT IQF CTN-12/1 LB).
- Amendment 2 (March 12, 2026): Published questions received in response to the solicitation and provided work instructions for submitting an IDIQ bid.

Submission & Important Notes

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation. Interested parties must use the link provided in the contract opportunity to view the latest version of the solicitation, which incorporates all amendments, full text of provisions and clauses, and IDIQ bid instructions. A separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Agency Protest Information

The USDA Ombudsman Program offers an alternative dispute resolution process for agency protests. Interested parties should first address concerns with the Contracting Officer. If unresolved, an informal forum or formal agency protest can be filed with the USDA Ombudsman. Formal protests must adhere to FAR 33.104(a)(3) requirements and timeliness, and should be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer. Filing with USDA implies agreement not to pursue the same matter with GAO or other external forums concurrently.