SECTION 32, DRIED SWEET CHERRIES , SOLICITATION NO: 2000011366
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 a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (IFB 2000011366) for Section 32 Dried Sweet Cherries. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by June 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of Dried Sweet Cherries under Section 32. It is issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for commercial products or services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Invitation for Bid - IFB)
- Solicitation Number: 2000011366
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Offers Due: June 18, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
- Published: June 5, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC
- Agency: USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), USDA AMS 3J14
Protest Information
The USDA offers an Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) as an alternative to costly litigation. Interested parties should first address concerns with 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(a)(3) and timeliness requirements. Filing an agency protest with USDA means the protester agrees not to pursue the same matter with the GAO or other external forums concurrently.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Genesys Corrado (Genesys.Corrado@usda.gov, 202-690-3138)
- Secondary Contact: Samantha Klagenberg (samantha.klagenberg@usda.gov, 970-222-5931)