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 USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has issued Amendment A001 to solicitation 12-3J14-26-B-0277 for Fresh Peaches under Section 32. This amendment provides answers to questions received regarding the solicitation. This is a Small Business Set-Aside and is issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB). Offers are due by May 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of Fresh Peaches under Section 32. The original solicitation is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Invitation for Bid - IFB)
- Set-Aside: Small Business Concerns
- Solicitation Number: 12-3J14-26-B-0277
- Response Due: May 29, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Amendment Published: May 20, 2026
Key Details
Amendment A001 addresses questions from potential bidders. Specifically, it directs inquiries for USDA Desk Audit requests for stone fruit to SCVendorAudit@usda.gov, with the subject line "Desk Audit Request for Fresh Peach Solicitation." All provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference and accessible at www.acquisition.gov.
Agency Protest Information
The USDA Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) is available for resolving concerns. Interested parties should first contact the Contracting Officer. If unresolved, informal or formal protests can be filed with the USDA Ombudsman. Formal protests require prior discussion with the Contracting Officer and must 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 precludes pursuing 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)