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/098f3470800e4ab7abc0ca76c30dc7cd/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 a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (IFB 2000011206) for Canned and Frozen Fruit, specifically Apricot (canned/frozen), Peaches (frozen), and Strawberry (frozen). This acquisition is a Partial Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due March 17, 2026.

Scope of Work

This Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeks commercial products, including:

Canned Apricots
Frozen Apricots
Frozen Peaches
Frozen Strawberries

The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, which can be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Invitation for Bid - IFB)
Solicitation Number: 2000011206
Set-Aside: Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Offers Due: March 17, 2026, 8:00 PM ET
Published: March 5, 2026

Protest Procedures

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