Section 32 Fresh Pears Solicitation 2000011217

SOL #: 12-3J14-26-B-0178Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture

Agricultural Marketing Service

USDA AMS 3J14

WASHINGTON, DC, 20250, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing (311991)

PSC

Fruits And Vegetables (8915)

Set Aside

Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBP)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6d91dc94e55f4faba244d61d5cf0f5bd/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 9, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 11, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 17, 2026, 6:00 PM

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 issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB), solicitation number 2000011217, for Section 32 Fresh Pears. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products. Offers are due by March 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.

Scope of Work

This opportunity seeks offers for the supply of Fresh Pears under Section 32 provisions. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB) / Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Set-Aside: Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
Response Due: March 17, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
Published: March 9, 2026
Product/Service Code: 8915 (Fruits And Vegetables)

Evaluation

As an Invitation for Bid (IFB), award will typically be made to the responsible bidder whose bid conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and price-related factors.

Additional Notes

The USDA has an Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) to address protest issues. Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns informally with the Contracting Officer or the USDA Ombudsman before pursuing formal protests. Formal protests can be filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman, with a goal to resolve protests within 35 calendar days. Protests must adhere to FAR 33.104 requirements and timeliness. Submission for OPAP is electronic to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer. Initiating a protest with USDA precludes pursuing the same matter with the GAO or other external forums while the agency protest is pending.