Section 32 Stone Fruit (Nectarines and Plums)
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 an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Section 32 Stone Fruit (Nectarines and Plums). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation seeking offers for commercial products. Offers are due by May 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of Section 32 Stone Fruit, specifically Nectarines and Plums. The acquisition falls under Product/Service Code 8915 (Fruits And Vegetables).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB) / Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Small Business Concerns
- Response Due: May 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM EDT
- Published: April 21, 2026
Additional Information
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov. The USDA emphasizes its Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP), which offers an alternative dispute resolution process for concerns regarding solicitations or contract awards. Interested parties are encouraged to first contact the Contracting Officer and then the USDA Ombudsman if issues remain unresolved. 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 be submitted electronically 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.