Section 32 Fresh Peaches
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 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE (AMS), is soliciting bids for Fresh Peaches under Section 32. This is issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB), solicitation number 12-3J14-26-B-0277. This opportunity is a Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by May 29, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This acquisition is for the procurement of Fresh Peaches as part of the Section 32 program. The solicitation is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products, and no separate written solicitation will be issued. Provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference and can be accessed at www.acquisition.gov.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Invitation for Bid (IFB)
- Solicitation Number: 12-3J14-26-B-0277
- Set-Aside: Small Business
- Offers Due: May 29, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: May 19, 2026, 4:50 PM ET
Protest Information
The USDA has an Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP). 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 should be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer, adhering to FAR 33.104(a)(3) and timeliness requirements. Filing with USDA means agreeing not to pursue the same matter with GAO or other external forums while the agency protest is pending.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Nick Wiber (nick.wiber@usda.gov, 202-720-9771)
- Secondary Contact: Samantha Klagenberg (samantha.klagenberg@usda.gov, 970-222-5931)