TURKEY AND TURKEY PRODUCTS for Domestic Food Assistance Programs

SOL #: 12-3J14-26-B-0224Combined 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

Poultry Processing (311615)

PSC

Meat, Poultry, And Fish (8905)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6791cdec25b34c32b4e8105a26f211d1/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 15, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 15, 2026

Submission Deadline

Apr 27, 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, is soliciting bids for TURKEY AND TURKEY PRODUCTS for Domestic Food Assistance Programs. This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB), solicitation number 12-3J14-26-B-0224, issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation. Offers are due by April 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC.

Scope of Work

This opportunity seeks suppliers for Turkey and Turkey Products to support domestic food assistance programs. The specific requirements for these products will be detailed in the full solicitation documents.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB)
Set-Aside: Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Response Due: April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
Published: April 15, 2026
Product Service Code: 8905 (Meat, Poultry, And Fish)

Additional Information

This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

Agency Protest Information: The USDA offers an Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) as an alternative to external litigation. 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 include information per FAR 33.104(a)(3) and be submitted to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer. Filing with USDA implies agreement not to pursue the same matter with GAO or other external forums while the agency protest is pending.