Rice Products for Domestic Food Distribution 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), has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Rice Products to support Domestic Food Distribution Programs. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation under solicitation number 12-3J14-26-B-0250. The acquisition is designated as a Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Offers are due by May 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks bids for the provision of Rice Products for use in Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. The solicitation is prepared in accordance with the AMS Master Invitation for Bids Domestic Commodity Procurement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB)
- Solicitation Number: 12-3J14-26-B-0250
- Set-Aside: Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Offers Due: May 6, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: April 22, 2026
Additional Information
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
The USDA emphasizes its Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism. Interested parties are encouraged to first address concerns with the Contracting Officer. If unresolved, informal or formal protests can be filed with the USDA Ombudsman. Formal protests must adhere to FAR 33.104(a)(3) and be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer. Filing a protest with USDA precludes pursuing the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or other external forums while the agency protest is pending.