PORK & HAM PRODUCTS for use in Domestic Food 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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Pork & Ham Products to be used in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, and no separate written solicitation will be issued. This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns. Offers are due by May 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
Provide various Pork and Ham Products for domestic food assistance initiatives.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB), Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Small Business Concerns
- Response Due: May 22, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: May 14, 2026
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov. The USDA emphasizes its Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) as an alternative to litigation. Interested parties should first direct concerns to the Contracting Officer. If unresolved, the USDA Ombudsman can be contacted informally or through a formal agency 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 requirements, including prior efforts to resolve with the Contracting Officer. Filing a protest with USDA means agreeing not to pursue the same matter with GAO or other external forums while the agency protest is pending.