Section 32 Dry Edible Beans
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 (Invitation for Bid - IFB) for Section 32 Dry Edible Beans. This opportunity, identified by Solicitation Number 2000011242, is designated as a Partial Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by April 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks offers for the procurement of Dry Edible Beans. The acquisition is for commercial products, and the full text of provisions and clauses can be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB) / Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Solicitation Number: 2000011242
- Set-Aside: Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Offers Due: April 9, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
- Published: April 1, 2026
Agency Protest Procedures
The USDA offers an Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) to address protest issues internally. Interested parties are encouraged to first direct concerns to the Contracting Officer.
- Informal Forum: If concerns are not resolved by the Contracting Officer, contact the USDA Ombudsman. This process does not suspend contract award.
- Formal Agency Protest: Requires prior effort to resolve with the Contracting Officer. Protests can be filed with the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman. Contract award/performance may be suspended. The agency aims to resolve protests within 35 calendar days. Protests must include information per FAR 33.104(a)(3) and adhere to FAR 33.104 timeliness.
- Submission: Formal protests under OPAP should be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer.
- Election of Forum: Initiating a protest with USDA means agreeing not to pursue the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or other external forums while the agency protest is pending.
Contact Information
- Primary: Christopher Edwards (Christopher.Edwards3@usda.gov, 8169266976)
- Secondary: David Cottrell (david.cottrell@usda.gov, 2022609183)